HomeMy Public PortalAboutORD-CC-1993-09ORDINANCE #93-09
AN ORDINANCE REPEALING ORDINANCE 1-84 AND CREATING THE OFFICE
OF CITY MANAGER
WHEREAS, the Governing Body of the City of Moab deems it
necessary to create the position of City Manager for Moab City
pursuant to Section 10-3-809 (10), 10-3-924, 10-3-925, 10-3-926,
10-3-927, U.C.A. (1953) and to set forth the duties of the City
Manager of Moab City, and
WHEREAS, it is deemed necessary to further delineate the
powers and duties of the City Manager, Mayor and City Council and
their working relationship with each other.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF MOAB, UTAH:
Section I. Office Created. There is hereby created the
office of City Manager of Moab, Utah.
Section II. Appointment. Pursuant to the authority outlined
in Section 10-3-924, U.C.A. (1953), Appointment of Manager. The
appointment of a person to be known as City Manager shall be by the
governing body. Once approved by the City Council, the Mayor shall
sign the contract entered into with the City Manager on behalf of
the City.
Section III. Term. Pursuant to the authority outlined in
Section 10-3-925, U.C.A. (1953), Term of Office. The Manager shall
serve at the pleasure of the governing body, except that the
governing body may employ the Manager for a term not to exceed
three years. The term of employment may be renewed at any time.
Any person serving as Manager of the municipality under this
section may be removed with or without cause by a majority vote of
the governing body.
Section IV. Powers and Duties. Pursuant to the authority
outlined in Sections 10-3-926, 10-3-927 U.C.A. (1953), the powers
duties, and obligations of the City Manager are as follows:
(1) The administrative powers, authority, and duties are
vested in the City Manager.
(2) The City Manager shall be the chief administrative
officer of the City to whom all employees of the city
report. He shall be responsible to the Council for the
administration of all City affairs placed in his charge.
(3) The City Manager shall hire and, when he deems it
necessary, suspend or remove a City employee, except the
following department heads shall be appointed or removed
by the Mayor with the advice and consent of the City
Council: Recorder, Treasurer, Director of Public Works,
Police Chief and City Attorney. He may authorize any
administrative officer who is subject to his direction
and supervision to exercise these powers with respect to
subordinates in that officer's department, office or
agency.
(4) The City Manager shall direct and supervise the
administration of all departments, offices and agencies
of the City, except as otherwise provided by law.
(5) Except for the purpose of inquiry, the Council and its
members shall deal with the administrative service solely
through the City Manager and neither the Council nor any
member thereof or the Mayor shall give orders to any
subordinates of the City Manager, either publicly or
privately.
(6) The City Manager shall attend meetings of the City
Council with the right to take part in the discussion but
not to vote; to recommend to the City Council for
adoption of such measures as he may deem necessary or
expedient.
(7)
(8)
The City Manager is hereby designated the Budget Officer
for the city and shall perform or cause to be performed
all of the duties of such office as set forth in the
Uniform Municipal Fiscal Procedures Act. As Budget
Officer he shall prepare and submit the annual budget to
the Council.
The City Manager shall notify the Mayor and City Council
of any emergency existing in any department under his
supervision.
(9) The City Manager shall perform such other duties as may
be required of him by the Moab Municipal Code or by the
City Council through ordinance or resolution.
(10) In the Manager's temporary absence, the City Recorder
shall exercise the powers and perform the duties of the
Manager.
(11) The City Manager shall carry out the policies and
programs established by the council.
(12) The City Manager may examine and inspect the books,
records, and official papers of any office, department,
agency, board, or commissions of the city and make
investigations and require reports from all personnel.
Section V. Role of the City Council. The City Council shall
pass all resolutions, ordinances, appropriate funds and adopt the
annual budget, set all mill levies or taxes, review municipal
administration as set out herein, and perform all duties that may
be required of it by law. Any executive or administrative power
held previously by the City Council is now delegated to the City
Manager pursuant to the applicable provisions of state law.
Section VI. Role of the Mayor. Pursuant to the authority
outlined in Sections 10-3-809 (10) and 10-3-927 U.C.A. (1953),
Legislative powers and official position of the mayor not
delegated. The Mayor shall be the chief ceremonial officer of the
city. He shall serve as chairman of the governing body. He shall
retain any legislative and judicial powers vested by law. He shall
appoint, with the advice and consent of the council, department
heads (statutory appointments) and any vacancies on commissions or
committees of the municipality. Any other executive or
administrative power held previously by the Mayor is now delegated
to the City Manager pursuant to the applicable provisions of state
law.
Section VII. Salary. The salary of the City Manager shall be
set from time to time by resolution of the City Council.
Section VIII. Effective Date. This ordinance being necessary
for the peace, health and safety of the City, Shall take effect
1st day of January , 199 4
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of Moab, Utah, this
20th day of April , 199 3 .
THOMAS A. STOCKS, MAYOR
ATTEST:
JOHN WEST
RECO DE' OF MOAB CITY