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Chapter 2.08 - TOWN ADMINISTRATOR

Sections:

2.08.010 - Created.

2.08.020 - Scope of authority.

2.08.030 - Duties.

2.08.040 - Salary.

2.08.050 - Combination of position.


2.08.010 - Created.

There is created in the town the office of town administrator, which office shall be filled by appointment of the mayor, with consultation with the entire town council. The town administrator shall be subject to removal by the mayor. The terms of employment of the town administrator may be specified by a contract executed by the mayor with the approval of a majority of the entire town council. No provisions of the contract may be contrary to the requirements of state law or town ordinance.

(Ord. 473 (part), 1998)

2.08.020 - Scope of authority.

The town administrator shall be the administrative and liaison officer for the town, under the direction and authority of the mayor.

(Ord. 473 (part), 1998)

2.08.030 - Duties.

The town administrator shall have the following specific duties, powers and responsibilities, in addition to others provided by this chapter or otherwise:

A.   Under the direction and authority of the mayor, supervise, administer and coordinate the activities of the various town offices, departments, commissions and boards in carrying out the ordinances and policies of the counsel; and administer and supervise the carrying out of the decisions, regulations and policies of the various town departments, commissions and boards;
B.   Report to the mayor and council concerning the status of all assignments, duties and functions of the various town offices, departments, commissions and boards;
C.   In cooperation with the town clerk-treasurer, keep the mayor and council advised of the financial condition of the town and its future needs, and assist in the preparation and submission of a preliminary budget to the mayor and council;
D.   Serve as personnel officer for the town, including, without necessary limitation, the hiring and discharging, subject to the approval of the mayor, of all town employees, except those employees and officers required by law to be appointed by the mayor;
E.   Supervise all purchasing by the various town offices, departments, commissions and boards;
F.   Supervise all expenditures by the various town offices, departments, commissions and boards, for the purpose of keeping the same within the limitations of the annual budget of the town;
G.   Assist the mayor and council in conducting the town's business in all matters and perform other duties as the mayor and council may direct;
H.   Attend all meetings of the town council and such other meetings as may be suggested by the mayor;
I.   Recommend the adoption by the mayor and council measures the town administrator may believe necessary.

(Ord. 473 (part), 1998)

2.08.040 - Salary.

The salary of the town administrator shall be that as established in the annual budget of the town of Naches.

(Ord. 473 (part), 1998)

2.08.050 - Combination of position.

The person holding the position of town administrator may, at the direction of the mayor, be appointed to other positions in the town of Naches, provided that where other appointed positions are made, the compensation shall be fixed by the council and shall not necessarily be the total of the compensation fixed for each individual office.

(Ord. 473 (part), 1998)