Chapter 2.28 — CITY MANAGER

There is created for the city of El Paso de Robles the office of city manager who shall be appointed by and hold office at the pleasure of the city council.

(Ord. 332 N.S. § 2 (part), 1972)

The city manager shall be chosen on the basis of executive and administrative qualifications, with special reference to that person's actual experience in or knowledge of, accepted practices with respect to the duties of the office as hereinafter set forth. The city manager need not be a resident of the city at the time of appointment or during his or her tenure of office.

(Ord. 332 N.S. § 2 (part), 1972)

(Ord. No. 1062 N.S., § 8, 10-16-2018)

No member of the city council shall, during the term for which he was elected or appointed, or for one year thereafter, be eligible to hold the position of city manager.

(Ord. 332 N.S. § 2 (part), 1972)

(Ord. No. 1062 N.S., § 8, 10-16-2018)

Editor's note— Ord. No. 1062 N.S., § 8, adopted Oct. 16, 2018, amended the title of § 2.28.030 to read as set out herein. The former § 2.28.030 title pertained to eligibility of councilmen.

The city manager shall be paid a salary commensurate with his responsibilities as chief executive officer of the city, which salary shall be established by the council.

(Ord. 332 N.S. § 2 (part), 1972)

The city manager shall be the administrative head of the government of the city. The council shall instruct the city manager in matters of policy. As set forth in the California Government Code, actions, determinations, or omissions of the city manager may be subject to review by the council. The city manager shall be responsible for the efficient administration of all affairs of the city that are under his or her control. In addition to the general powers as city manager, and not as a limitation thereon, it shall be the city manager's duty, and the city manager shall have the powers as follows:

A.

Appoint and, when necessary for the good of the service, discipline and remove all officers and employees of the city except elective officers and those appointed by the city council such as the city attorney. Further, subject to confirmation of the city council, the city manager shall organize and re-organize departments and department functions, as well as appoint department heads, including but not limited to the following:

Administrative services director, which position includes the functions typically associated with that of a finance director, and pursuant to California Government Code Section 37209, those certain duties imposed upon the city clerk and transferred to the director of finance pursuant to California Government Code Section 37209, and are hereby assigned to the administrative services director, who is required to execute the necessary bonds of a finance director;

Community development director;

Public works director;

Police chief;

Fire chief; and

Community services director.

B.

Prepare and submit the annual budget to the council and be responsible for its administration after its adoption and prepare such estimates and reports as may be required by the city council;

C.

Prepare rules and regulations governing the contracting for, the purchasing, storing, inventory, distribution or disposal of all supplies, materials, and equipment required by any office, department or agency of the city government and recommend them to the council for its adoption;

D.

See that all the laws of the state pertaining to the city, and the ordinances, franchises, and rights of the city are enforced;

E.

Keep the council advised of the financial conditions and future needs of the city and make such recommendations on any matter as may to him seem desirable;

F.

Act as purchasing agent for all departments of the city; provided, however, that he may designate some officer or employee of the city to act as assistant purchasing agent, and to perform the duties of the purchasing agent. All purchases shall be made by purchase order signed by the city manager or the assistant purchasing agent;

G.

Act as and be custodian of all city property, custody of which has not been otherwise provided for;

H.

Exercise general supervision over all privately owned public utilities operated within the city so far as the same are subject to municipal control;

I.

See that all provisions of all franchises, leases, contracts, permits, and privileges granted by the city are fully observed, and report to the council any violation thereof;

J.

Act as personnel officer of the city;

K.

Maintain contact with and provide staff support as requested by the city council to all boards and commissions appointed by the city council and ensure that all actions and programs of such boards and commissions are reported to the council;

L.

Act as director of civil defense and disaster for the city;

M.

Perform such other duties as may be directed by resolution or order by the city council from time to time, and, in addition, perform the duties of the city administrator that may be enumerated in this code.

(Ord. 332 N.S. § 2 (part), 1972)

(Ord. No. 1062 N.S., § 8, 10-16-2018)

The city manager may delegate duties enumerated in Section 2.28.050 to subordinate employees in order to achieve greater organizational effectiveness or efficiency. Regardless, the city manager shall retain overall responsibility for the performance of those duties.

(Ord. No. 1062 N.S., § 8, 10-16-2018)