HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-88-12RESOLUTION NO. R-88-12
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA,
ADOPTING THE JOB DESCRIPTION OF THE OFFICE OF CITY
MANAGER; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN,
FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:
The Job Description for the Office of City Manager, attached
hereto as Exhibit "A" IS HEREBY ADOPTED.
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The City Clerk is hereby directed to supply a copy of this new
Job Description to City Council members and all department heads for
inclusion in Part V of the Standard Operating Procedures of the
City. The City Clerk shall note the number and date of this
Resolution on the said Job Description.
~ECTIQN III
This Resolution shall become effective upon installation of the
City Manager and installation of the Mayor following the election of
March 8, 1988.
ATTE S T:
Kath~n M. O'Halloran, CMC/AAE
City Clerk
C~~TIAN, FLORIDA
/T~ Ge~ ;Har~ris, ~ayor
I HEREBY CERTIFY that this Resolution was Passed by Se City C~)uncil
th ~' ~30 _~ ~~x/
of the City of Sebastian, Florida, on e~oay of ,
1988.
Kathryn~M. O'Halloran, CMC/AAE
City Clerk
Approved as to Form
and Content:
C~ty Attorney'
~AJOR FUNCTIQNS: The City Manager is the Chief Executive Officer
of the City, responsible for coordinating all phases of the
general administration of the City. This Officer supervises all
activities related to the City Administration in accordance with
the poicies established by the City Council, City Charter,
Ordinances, and Resolutions that may be applicable. The City
Manager functions as the City's Personnel Director until such
time as the City Council hires a Personnel Director. The City
Manager supervises all Department Heads except the City Clerk and
the City Attorney. The City Manager is the "Officer" noted in
Sec. 2.08 of the City Charter.
ILLUSTRATIVE DUTIES: Directs the overall efforts of the City Govern-
ment; appoints and removes all Department Heads except the Finance
Director, City Attorney, and City Clerk, subject to the termination
rights of all vested officers, which includes all police officers who
have become vested, and subject to the termination rights of other
employees as may be established by law or collective bargaining agree-
ment; generally supervises the enforcement of all laws and ordinances
except as to matters under the jurisdiction of quasi-independent
agencies such as the Code Enforcement Board, the Board of Adjustments,
and the Construction Board, which boards have a measure of independence;
monitors all franchises and continuing contracts; attends all meetings
of the City Council unless excused, but has no vote therein; makes
recommendations to the City Council for adopting or implementing
measures deemed to be in the best interests of the City; keeps the
City council advised as to the financial condition of the City pre-
pares and submits annual budgets and annual budget message; coordi-
nates with County, State, and Federal agencies as required; meets
with Citizens and Citizen groups at discretion. Performs other duties
as may now or from time-to-time be prescribed by City Ordinances or
Resolutions, or other applicable laws, rules or regulations, which may
include employee position audits, classification specifications in-
cluding abolishment, consolidation, or amendment. Analyzes salary and
benefits for employees; and performs the duties of Personnel Director
until such time as the City employs a Personal Director.
KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES ~ SKILLS: Extensive knowledge of the laws and
rules as to administrative policies governing municipal activities.
Extensive knowledge of operations of municipal government. Consider-
able knowledge of municipal government budgeting and finance and
management policies. Ability to delegate authority and responsibility
to Department Heads to maintain effective organization. Superior
ability to express self in writing or orally. Ability to relate well
with City Officials and citizens. Knowledge of personnel administra-
tion, research methods and objectives.
~RED EDUCATIQN AND EXPERIENCE: Graduation from an accredited
college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Business Administra-
tion or Public Administration. A Master's Degree in Public Admini-
stration or Business Administration is preferred. At least three
years experience as a City Manager, Assistant City Manager, or other
highly responsible general (Broad Scope) management position in local
government. Experience in personnel management policy and practice is
preferred, whether in the public or private sectors. Membership in
the International City Management Assocation is preferred.
Adopted by Resolution No. R-88-12 eff January 27 1988
.... ' .... , 1988.