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The City Administrator is appointed by and serves at the pleasure of the City Commission. As chief administrative officer, the City Administrator is directly responsible to the City Commission for the operation of all City Departments.
In addition to the City Administrator's duties of providing leadership, direction and guidance to the City Departments, the City Administrator is responsible for the implementation of policies and programs adopted by the City Commission. This requires the Administrator to have a professional understanding of how all city functions operate together to their best effect. The City Administrator is responsible for developing an annual budget and capital improvement program which identifies the level of service required to meet community expectations. The Administrator also serves as the Director of Emergency Services in times of major disasters. The Administrator is also extensively involved with a wide variety of economic development activities.
The City Attorney and City Clerk are also appointed by the City Commission. All other officials and department heads are hired by and responsible to the City Administrator. The City Administrator appoints all department heads subject to confirmation by the City Commission at the first regular or special City Commission meeting following the appointment. Appointment of subordinates is generally delegated to the appropriate Department Director.
The Administrator has an Executive Assistant that is responsible for various support functions, as well as the City's publications and website. |
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