The
City Administrator is appointed by the Mayor with consent of a majority
of the Board of Aldermen. The City Administrator is responsible
to the Mayor and Board and is Chief Administrative Assistant to
the Mayor and Board of Aldermen, providing technical assistance
and recommendations.The
City Administrator's office is responsible for the general superintending
control, administration, and management of the City. The City Administrator
appoints and discharges all employees, based upon the rules and
procedures set out by ordinance. He is ultimately responsible for
the preparation and submission to the Board of Aldermen of an annual
operating budget.
All department heads except the Police Chief report to the City
Administrator. The Park Department operates under a separate Board
and is not under the control of the City Administrator. The
Department of Administration handles a variety of projects including
the following:·
General City Administration: Information and Assistance·
City Council Administration (Agenda preparation for meetings, preparation
of ordinances, resolution, proclamations & other legal documents.)·
City Communications: Government Cable Channel (2), city newsletter,
city website·
Human Resources
Offices are
located at City Hall, 506 Main Street
