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§ 4-1 TITLE 2 — ADMINISTRATION § 4-4 Chapter 4 CITY ADMINISTRATOR Sec. 4-1: Office Established, Appointment and Removal, Scope of Authority Sec. 4-2: Duties, Powers and Responsibilities Sec. 4-3: Classified Position Sec. 4-4: Combination of Position Sec. 4-1. Office Established, Appointment and Removal, Scope of Authority. There is hereby established the office of City Administrator, which office shall be filled by the appointment of the Mayor, subject to confirmation by a majority of the Council. The City Administrator shall be subject to removal by the Mayor with consent of the Council or by unanimous vote of the Council. The City Administrator shall be the administrative assistant, executive and liaison officer for the City, under the direction and authority of the Mayor. (Ord. 2024-16, 9/03/2024) Sec. 4-2. Duties, Powers and Responsibilities. The City Administrator shall have the following specific duties, powers and responsibilities, in addition to others provided in this Chapter or otherwise: A. Under the direction and authority of the Mayor, the City Administrator shall supervise, administer and coordinate the activities and functions of the various City officers and departments in carrying out the requirements of City ordinances and the policies of the Council. B. Regularly report to the Mayor concerning the status of all assignments, duties, projects and functions of the various City offices, departments, boards and commissions. C. Cause to be prepared and submitted to the City Administrator by each department, division or service of the City government, itemized annual estimates of expenditures required by any of them and submit a report thereof to the Mayor, with the recommendation of the City Administrator, prior to the passage of the annual appropriation ordinance. D. Supervise all purchases and expenditures by the various City offices, departments, commissions and boards, for the purpose of keeping the same within the limitations of the annual budget of the City. E. Serve as the chief public information officer of the City. F. Attend all meetings of the Council with the duty of reporting any matter concerning City affairs under his or her supervision. G. Assist the Mayor generally in conducting the City's business in all matters, and perform such other duties and assume such other responsibilities as the Council through the Mayor may direct or as by ordinances and resolutions of the Council may be required. (Ord. 2024-16, 9/03/2024) Sec. 4-3. Classified Position. The position of City Administrator shall be a classified position at a grade level determined by the Mayor and Council. All rules and regulations and fringe benefits set forth in the City of Moscow Personnel Policies, as amended by the Council from time to time, shall apply to this position. (Ord. 84-17, 8/20/84; 2024-16, 9/03/2024) Sec. 4-4. Combination of Position. The office of City Administrator may be combined with any other appointive position in the City; provided, that where combined, the compensation shall be fixed by the Council for the combined office and shall not necessarily be the total of the compensation fixed for each office individually. (Ord. 2024-16, 9/03/2024)