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CITY MANAGER ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES <br /> Role: <br /> ■ Chief Administrator� In the context of local government, the chief administrator is the <br /> leader and manager of all departments and services and the chief employer of City <br /> employees, similar to a private sector corporate President.2 <br /> • Enforcement Officez enforce all laws and policies of the City Council. <br /> ■ Fiscal Officez Prepare and administer the budget and funds of the City. <br /> • Emplover, hire, direct, develop, evaluate performance, discipline employees. <br /> ■ Policv Advisoz recommend to City Council measures of law or policy. <br /> ■ Emergencv Response; in accord with the emergency authority of the Mayor, coordinate <br /> the technical responsibilities of staffmembers and other agencies for emergency response. <br /> Responsibilities: <br /> ■ In June and December of each calendar year, review, discuss and implement Council priorities. <br /> ■ Set a positive cast on accomplishments and problem-solving. <br /> ■ Promote an open relationship with the Mayor. <br /> ■ In trust with the Mayor, keep the City Council fully informed in a timely fashion about the <br /> good news and the bad. <br /> ■ Promote and carry out the communications policies of the City. <br /> ■ Stay informed about municipal trends and practices and keep City Council informed. <br /> ■ Manage the services and accomplishments of the City according to the Council's vision <br /> and goals. <br /> ■ Anticipate City government problems and solutions. - <br /> ■ Organize staff resources for services and for recommendations to City Council. <br /> ■ Use City resources wisely and efficiently. <br /> ■ Be proactive in the role of City Manager, thinking "outside the box" about methods and <br /> resources. <br /> ■ Serve as a conduit for communications between City Council and staff. <br /> ■ Set the tone and positive attitude for the staff and employees. <br /> ■ Set Council meeting agendas in collaboration with the Mayor. <br /> ■ Promote collegial trust among Councilmembers, the City Manager and staff. <br /> ■ Initiate policy recommendations to the City Council. <br /> ■ Support and uphold the Illinois Constitution and statutes and the Decatur Code of <br /> Ordinances. <br /> 2 <br />