Chapter 31 — CITY OFFICIALS

The City Council, by a majority vote of its total membership shall appoint a City Manager for an indefinite term and fix the City Manager's compensation. The City Manager shall be appointed solely on the basis of executive and administrative qualifications.

The City Manager may be suspended by a resolution approved by the majority of the total membership of the City Council which shall set forth the reasons for suspension and proposed removal. A copy of such resolution shall be served immediately upon the City Manager. The City Manager shall have 15 days in which to reply thereto in writing, and upon request, shall be afforded a public hearing, which shall occur not earlier than 10 days nor later 15 days after such hearing is requested. After the public hearing, if one be requested, and after full consideration, the City Council by a majority vote of its total membership may adopt a final resolution of removal. The City Manager shall continue to receive full salary until the effective date of a final resolution of removal.

(A) The City Manager shall be the chief administrative officer of the city, responsible to the Council for the administration of all city affairs placed in the Manager's charge, (B) The City Manager shall: (1) Appoint and, when necessary for the good of the service, suspend or remove any city employees and appointive administrative officers, except as otherwise provided by law or personnel policies; (2) Direct and supervise the administration of all departments, offices, and agencies of the city, except as otherwise provided by law; (3) Attend all City Council meetings. The City Manager shall have the right to take part in discussion but shall not vote; (4) See that all laws and acts of the City Council subject to enforcement by the City Manager or by officers subject to the Manager's direction and supervision, are faithfully executed; (5) Prepare and submit the annual budget and capital program to the City Council; (6) Submit to the City Council and make available to the public a complete report on the finances and administrative activities of the city as of the end of each fiscal year; (7) Make such other reports as the City Council may require concerning the operations of the city departments, offices, and agencies subject to the City Manager's direction and supervision; (8) Keep the City Council fully advised as to the financial condition and future needs of the city; (9) Make recommendations in the City Council concerning the affairs of the city; (10) Provide staff support services for the Mayor and Council members; and (11) Perform such other duties as may be required by the City Council.

(Am. Ord. 647 C.S., passed 9-18-18)

(A) Appointment of Assistant City Manager. The City Manager may appoint an Assistant City Manager. The Assistant City Manager shall undertake such powers and responsibilities as directed by the City Manager. The Assistant City Manager may also serve as a department head.

(B) Acting City Manager. Except as otherwise designated by the City Manager, the Assistant City Manager shall serve as the Acting City Manager during the City Manager’s temporary absence or disability and shall exercise the power and perform the duties of the City Manager.

(C) By letter filed with the City Clerk, the City Manager may designate a department head other than the Assistant City Manager to exercise the powers and perform the duties of the City Manager during the Manager’s temporary absence or disability. The City Council may revoke such designation at any time and appoint another department head to serve until the City Manager returns.

(Ord. 647 C.S., passed 9-18-18)

CITY CLERK

The duties of the City Clerk shall be those established by applicable law, and such other duties, consistent therewith, as may be assigned to those positions by the City Council.

Statutory references:

City Clerk, see Cal. Gov't Code §§ 40801 et seq.

The City Council shall, by resolution, from time to time, establish the compensation for the position of City Clerk.

Subject to the approval of the City Council, the City Clerk shall be entitled to advances and/or reimbursement for expenditures actually made or incurred, or, required to be made, in the respective performance of official duties.

CITY TREASURER

The salary of $250 per month is hereby fixed for the office of City Treasurer, such salary to attach to the office upon the qualification for the office of the person elected thereto, or his successor in office whether elected or appointed thereto by the Council hereafter.

('65 Code, § 2-3.301) (Ord. 815, passed - - ; Am. Ord. 34-C.S., passed - - ; Am. Ord. 72-C.S., passed - - ; Am. Ord. 78-C.S., passed - - ) Cross-reference: Execution of bond by City Treasurer, see § 34.65