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Under the direction of the mayor, the city administrator shall have the following specific duties, powers and responsibilities, in addition to others provided in this chapter or otherwise:

A. The city administrator shall supervise, administer and coordinate the activities and functions of the various city offices, departments, commissions and boards in carrying out the requirements of the city ordinances and the policies of the city council, and to administer and supervise the carrying out of the decisions, regulations and policies of the various city departments; in general to have supervision over the administrative affairs and process of the city;

B. The city administrator shall regularly report to the mayor and the city council concerning the status of all assignments, duties, projects and functions of the various offices, departments, commissions and boards;

C. In cooperation with the finance director, the city administrator shall assist in the preparation by the mayor and subsequent submission to the council of the annual budget. The city administrator shall be responsible for its administration after adoption;

D. In cooperation with the finance director and attorney, to keep the mayor and city council fully advised of the financial condition of the city and its future needs and to assist in the preparation and submission to the mayor and council of any reports necessary for the expedient running of the business of the city;

E. In cooperation with the finance director, the city administrator shall supervise purchasing by various city officials, departments, commissions and boards;

F. The city administrator shall supervise expenditures by the various city offices, departments, commissions and boards, for the purpose of keeping the same within the limitations of the annual budget for the city;

G. The city administrator shall serve as personnel officer for the city;

H. The city administrator shall attend all meetings of the city council and such other meetings as may be requested by the mayor and members of the city council;

I. To recommend for adoption by the mayor and council such measures as the city administrator deems necessary or expedient in the running of the business of the city;

J. To investigate all complaints in relation to matters concerning the administration of the government of the city, and to see that all franchises and permits granted by the city are faithfully observed. (Ord. 005/2011 § 3; Ord. 1013, 1993)