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0500 <br /> Page 2 City Manager <br /> EXAMPLES OF WORK(continued): <br /> F. Recommend to the Council, as appropriate, the adoption of such measures as he <br /> or she may deem necessary or expedient for the health, safety, Or welfare of the <br /> community or for the improvement of administrative services; <br /> G. Represent the City to all its publics (including individual citizens, religious,fraternal <br /> and/or other groups, the media, and others) as well as in public hearings or the leg- <br /> islative process; <br /> 3. Performs related work and other duties as assigned by the City Council. <br /> REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES: <br /> 1. Indepth knowledge of the principles and practices of local government administration. <br /> 2. Indepth knowledge of the principles and practices applicable to each) of the principal <br /> functions and services of the City of Decatur. <br /> 3. Effective data collection analysis and writing skills. <br /> 4. Effective communication and public relation skills. i <br /> 5. High energy level. <br /> 6. Ability to work effectively with lay councilmen, and reconcile difference4 of opinion. <br /> 7. A sense of humor. <br /> DESIRED TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: <br /> Graduation from an approved college or university with major coursework in public admin- ' <br /> istration. Masters degree in public administration preferred. Progress! ely responsible <br /> experience in local government administration, and in a variety of govern ental functions <br /> (e.g., public safety, streets and sanitation, planning, community development) through at- <br /> tendance at conferences, workshops and seminars, publication, further a ademic course- <br /> work,and/or other vehicles. <br /> NOTE: This position is filled by appointment of the City Council <br /> ,m <br />