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HomeMy WebLinkAboutNovember 2, 1992 Work SessionNOTICE OF OFFICIAL MEETING Notice is hereby given that an official meeting is to be held in the City of Columbia Heights as follows: Meeting of: MAYOR, CITY COUNCIL, AND CITY MANAGER Date of Meeting: MONDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 1992 Time of Meeting: 8:00 PM Location of Meeting: COUNCIL CHAMBERS 590 40TH AVENUE N.E. Purpose of Meeting: WORK SESSION 8:00 1. Review proposals by executive search firm to be considered for the selection of new city manager 2. If time permits, continue with unfinished agenda from October 27, 1992 10:30 3. Adjourn Auxiliary aids for handicapped persons are available upon request when the request is made at least 96 hours in advance. Please call the City Council Secretary at 782-2800, Extension 209, to make arrangements. DECISION TO REVIEW IN THE CITY MANAGER SELECTION PROCESS 8. 9. 10. 11. Select Consultant a. Minimum process consultant must perform b. Contract fee c. Advertising - minimum required Time a. b. Table Date to have new city manager on the job Date for Council interviews Wage a. b. C. d. and Benefit for New City Manager Pay range, starting Vacation/sick leave Vehicle allowance Other City pay travel expense to the interview? Review updated job description for City Manager Relation expense a. Maximum? How many candidates does the Council want to interview? Role of staff in process Role of Council in process Consultant's primary contact Background, medical, drug test, psychological test, etc. SWA:bj 10/29/92 DRAFT #1 CITY MANAGER NATURE OF WORK This is highly responsible administrative and supervisory work in the management of city governmental activities. Work involves planning, organizing, directing, and coordinating city finance, public works, fire, library, and a variety of other services as provided for in the City Charter and authorized by the City Council. Work includes responsibility for interpreting and executing ordinances and other directives of the City Council and for representing the City in local, metropolitan, and state activities of interest to the community. Work is performed with considerable latitude for independent action and decision making under the broad policy guidance of the City Council and is reviewed through meetings, reports, and observation of results obtained. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS_ Within broad policy guidelines established by the City Council, coordinates and administers a wide variety of requests and problems of municipal concern; researches and assists in developing and recommending solutions; interprets ordinances and directives to other departments, other agencies, and the general public. Develops and implements administrative policies and guidelines in cooperation with the City Council; advises department heads and other employees as to administrative procedures and policies; evaluates performance and results in accordance with overall city objectives and makes appropriate recommendations. Represents the City Council and Mayor in regard to local, metropolitan, and state activity of concern to the community. Supervises and participates in collective bargaining matters; provides direction to staff negotiating with representatives of employee organizations. Supervises and participates in the development of the annual budget; prepares supporting information and presents at council meetings. Supervises and participates in administering appropriations; approves and investigates major purchases. Advises the City Council as to the financial status and needs of city government; supervises and participates in projecting needs for funding and investment; meets with auditors and investment advisors. Prepares agenda for council meetings; supervises and participates in the development of supporting information; presents City Council agenda and attends other meetings as required. Oversees the administration of personnel matters; approves all new hires and promotions, excluding police department personnel. Serves as the City's public information representative; confers with media; speaks to schools, civic groups, and other organizations. Performs other work as required. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS A combination of training and experience substantially equivalent to a master's degree in public administration or related field. Progressively responsible administrative experience. DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS Progressively responsible experience in local government. PHYS1CAL REQUIREMENTS KNOWLEDGES, ABILITIES, AND SKILLS Considerable knowledge of the principles, practices, and techniques of public administration. Considerable knowledge of standard principles and practices in the field of personnel administration, budgeting, and purchasing. Considerable knowledge of the organization and functions of city government and ordinances, regulations, and policies controlling its operation. Ability to assemble, organize, and present an oral or written form statistical, financial, and factual information derived from a variety of original and secondary sources. Ability to exercise resourcefulness in solving new problems in accordance with established ordinances, regulations, and policies. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, officials, and the general public. LLM/bj