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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