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EXHIBIT A <br /> CITY OF DECATUR <br /> EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT OF CITY MANAGER <br /> CITYMANAG9R ROLES AND RESPONSIBIL&T ES <br /> Role: <br /> ■ Chief Administrator; In the context of local government, the chief ', <br /> administrator is the leader and manager of all departments and services and <br /> the chief employer of City employees, similar to a•private sectohr corporate <br /> President.2 <br /> ■ Enforcement Officer;enforce all laws and policies of the City Council. <br /> ■ Fiscal Officer;Prepare and administer the budget and funds of theity. <br /> ■ Employer;hire, direct,develop,evaluate performance,discipline e1zloyees, <br /> Policy Advisor;recommend to City Council measures-of law or policy. <br /> ■ Emergency_Response; in accord with the emergency authority of the Mayor, <br /> coordinate the technical responsibilities of staff members and othr agencies <br /> -frr-emmgenu--response. <br /> Responsibilities: <br /> Semi-annually during Study Session, City Council specifies top priority issues and <br /> projects for focused attention by the City Manager and staff. The City Managerwill arrange for <br /> regular written updated reports, prepared quarterly, to the Council and staffn the status and <br /> progress of each of those top priorities. <br /> ■ Set a positive cast on accomplishments and problem-solving. <br /> Promote an open relationship with the Mayor and City Council. <br /> ■ In trust with the Mayor, keep the City Council fully infonned in a timely. f <br /> fashion about the good news and the bad. <br /> ■ Promote and carry out the communications policies of the City. <br /> ■ Regular submission of reports from organizations receiving city funds. j <br /> ■ Stay informed about municipal trends and practices and keep Citi Council <br /> informed. <br /> Manage the services and accomplishments of.the City according to the <br /> Council's vision and goals. <br /> Anticipate City government problems and solutions. <br /> ■' Orgar ize staff resources for services and for recomi:nwdations tor City <br /> Council. <br /> w Use City resources wisely and efficiently. I <br /> ■ Be proactive in the role of City Manager, thinking "outside the bx" about <br /> methods and resources. <br /> ■. Serve as a conduit for communications between City Council and staff. <br /> 91 Set the tone and positive attitude for the staff and employees. {! <br /> w Set Council meeting agendas in collaboration with the Mayor. <br /> i <br />