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.
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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.
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