California City Municipal Code Art. 2 City Manager

The office of City Manager is hereby created. The City Manager is the chief executive officer of the City.

( Ord. No. 14-725 , § 1, 10-21-2014)

The City Manager shall report and make recommendations to the Council on the policies of the City. The City Manager shall implement such policies as may be established by the Council, and shall carry out such duties required by law or as are directed by the Council. The City Manager shall coordinate the reports and recommendations of other management officials. The City Manager shall not make or establish policy except as authorized in this Code or by the Council.

( Ord. No. 14-725 , § 1, 10-21-2014)

Council members and the Mayor shall not be eligible for appointment as City Manager until one (1) year has elapsed after ceasing to be a member of the Council or Mayor.

The City Manager shall be appointed by the Council wholly on the basis of administrative and executive ability and qualifications. The City Manager shall hold office at the pleasure of the Council.

( Ord. No. 14-725 , § 1, 10-21-2014)

It shall be the duty of all subordinate officers and department heads to cooperate with and assist the City Manager in administering the affairs of the City, and to do so in a manner which is efficient, economical and harmonious.

( Ord. No. 14-725 , § 1, 10-21-2014)

The City Manager shall designate a qualified City employee to exercise the powers and perform the duties of the City Manager during temporary absence or disability. If an absence or disability of the City Manager extends more than two-months, the Council may appoint an Acting City Manager.

( Ord. No. 14-725 , § 1, 10-21-2014)

The City Manager and Acting City Manager shall be covered by a fidelity bond purchased by the City in an amount and form approved by the City Attorney.

( Ord. No. 14-725 , § 1, 10-21-2014)

(a) The City Manager shall receive such compensation as the Council shall determine from time to time to be appropriate.

(b) The City Manager shall be reimbursed for the actual and necessary expenses incurred in the performance of official duties.

( Ord. No. 14-725 , § 1, 10-21-2014)

The City Manager is the administrative head of the City under the direction and control of the Council. The City Manager is responsible for the efficient administration of the affairs of the City. In addition to general powers as administrative head, the City Manager shall have the following powers and duties:

(a) To enforce the laws and regulations of the City;

(b) To ascertain and enforce the terms of all franchises, contracts, permits, and privileges granted by the Council are being faithfully performed;

(c) To control, order, and give directions to heads of departments and subordinate officers and employees through the department heads;

(d) To appoint, remove, promote, and demote any and all officers and employees of the City (with the exception of the City Treasurer who shall be elected, and the City Attorney who shall be appointed by Council), subject to applicable personnel rules and regulations. The Council shall review and approve any appointment or promotion to a department head position;

(e) To conduct studies and effect such administrative reorganization of offices, positions, or units as may be in the interest of the efficient, effective, and economical conduct of the City's business;

(f) To recommend measures, resolutions and ordinances to the Council for adoption;

(g) To attend meetings of the Council;

(h) To prepare and submit the proposed annual budget, the proposed annual salary plan, and to generally keep the Council fully advised concerning the financial condition and needs of the City;

(i) To ascertain that no expenditures shall be submitted or recommended to the Council except on approval of the City Manager or the City Manager's authorized representative;

(j) To oversee the purchase of supplies, materials and equipment for all departments or divisions of the City;

(l) To make investigations into the affairs of the City, and investigate all complaints concerning City administration;

(m) To exercise general supervision over public buildings, public parks, and other public property under the control and jurisdiction of the Council;

(n) To keep the Council informed concerning important dates, events and other matters of importance to the City;

(o) To ensure new city council members and commissioners are provided with orientation information, so as to familiarize themselves with the rules governing their positions.

(p) To perform other duties and exercise other powers as delegated by the Council.

( Ord. No. 14-725 , § 1, 10-21-2014)

(a) Under state law, the City may recover the cost of traffic signals and similar facilities damaged by negligent vehicle operations, the cost of emergency response to an accident caused by a motor vehicle operator under the influence of alcohol or drugs, the cost of hazardous waste cleanup and the cost of search and rescue in closed areas. The City Manager, or designee, shall take action as necessary to recover costs whenever authorized by law.

(b) The City shall initiate mitigation fees for the delivery of emergency services by the fire department for personnel, supplies and equipment to the scene of motor vehicle incidents and other emergency incidents as listed in "EXHIBIT A". The rate of mitigation fees shall be based on actual costs of the services and that which is usual, customary and reasonable (UCR) as shown in "EXHIBIT A", which may include any services, personnel, supplies, and equipment and with baselines established by addendum to this document.

(c) The City Manager, or designee, shall also take action to recover damage to City real or personal property, regardless of cause. Provided, the City Manager shall not commence litigation except in small claims court without prior council approval.

(d) As used herein, "cost" includes replacement cost of goods consumed by the City or damaged by the third party when providing services, actual labor costs, and a reasonable allocation of administrative expenses incurred by the City. The council shall establish administrative expense allocation by resolution."

( Ord. No. 14-725 , § 1, 10-21-2014)

The City Manager shall also have the following powers and duties, subject to Council review:

(a) To prepare and revise Personnel Rules;

(b) To prepare, or cause to be prepared, position classification plans, including class specifications and revisions;

(c) To prepare, or cause to be prepared, a plan of compensation and revisions covering classifications in the competitive service; and

(d) To contract with qualified persons or agencies for the performance of the duties in the Personnel Rules not specifically reserved to the Council.

( Ord. No. 14-725 , § 1, 10-21-2014)

The City Manager may attend the meetings of any advisory body. At the meeting the City Manager shall be heard, and shall cooperate with the advisory body toward the accomplishment of its duties.

( Ord. No. 14-725 , § 1, 10-21-2014)

(a) The City Manager may be removed or suspended from office by a majority vote of the whole Council in its sole discretion.

(b) The City Manager shall not be removed from office, other than for misconduct in office, during or within the period of 90 days following any municipal election at which a member of the Council is elected or appointed to office in the City. This allows a newly elected or appointed member of the Council to observe the actions and abilities of the City Manager in the performance of the powers and duties of office.

( Ord. No. 14-725 , § 1, 10-21-2014)

This Article does not limit the power of the Council to enter into agreements with the City Manager providing additional or differing terms, conditions and benefits of employment with the City.

( Ord. No. 14-725 , § 1, 10-21-2014)