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289 Danforth Street Coopersville, Michigan 49404 Ottawa County United States of America |
The City Manager is the chief administrative officer of the City government and vested with all administrative powers of the City consistent with the provisions of the City Charter. The Manager performs the duties of the office under the authority of and accountable to Council.
It is the duty of the City Manager to:
See that all laws and ordinances are enforced;
Supervise and coordinate the work of the administrative officers and departments of the City, including those appointed directly by Council but excepting the City Attorney, if there be one, and the Clerk's duties in keeping Council's records and as the clerical official of Council;
Prepare and administer the annual budget under policies formulated by Council and shall keep Council advised as to the financial condition and needs of the City;
Establish and maintain a central purchasing service for the City and authorize a representative to be the purchasing agent for the City;
Subject to any employment ordinance of the City, employ or be responsible for the employment of all City employees and supervise and coordinate the personnel policies and practices of the City;
Keep informed and report to Council concerning the work of the several offices and departments of the City and, to that end, may secure from the officers and heads of all administrative departments such information and special reports as necessary;
In case of a conflict of authority between officers and administrative departments or in case of the absence of administrative authority occasioned by the inadequacy of Charter or ordinance provisions, resolve the conflict or supply the necessary authority so far as may be consistent with law and the ordinances of the City, and direct the necessary action to be taken in conformance therewith, making a full report immediately to Council;
Attend all meetings of Council with the right to be heard in all Council proceedings, but without the right to vote;
Recommend to Council, from time to time, such measures as deemed necessary or appropriate for the improvement of the City or its services;
Prepare and maintain an administrative code defining the duties and functions of the several offices and departments of the City which, when adopted as an ordinance by Council, shall supplement this Charter in establishing the duties and functions, as established in this Charter, of each officer and department of the City;
Furnish Council with information concerning City affairs and prepare and submit such reports as may be required or which Council may request, including an annual report which shall consolidate the reports of the several departments;
See that all terms and conditions in any public utility franchise or in any contract are faithfully kept and performed;
Possess such other powers and perform such additional duties as may be granted to or required from time to time by Council, so far as may be consistent with the provisions of law; and
Establish any rules necessary to carry out any of the foregoing duties.
To find out more about the City Manager's role as it relates to Council, see the City Council page.
Supervise and coordinate the work of the administrative officers and departments of the City, including those appointed directly by Council but excepting the City Attorney, if there be one, and the Clerk's duties in keeping Council's records and as the clerical official of Council;
Prepare and administer the annual budget under policies formulated by Council and shall keep Council advised as to the financial condition and needs of the City;
Establish and maintain a central purchasing service for the City and authorize a representative to be the purchasing agent for the City;
Subject to any employment ordinance of the City, employ or be responsible for the employment of all City employees and supervise and coordinate the personnel policies and practices of the City;
Keep informed and report to Council concerning the work of the several offices and departments of the City and, to that end, may secure from the officers and heads of all administrative departments such information and special reports as necessary;
In case of a conflict of authority between officers and administrative departments or in case of the absence of administrative authority occasioned by the inadequacy of Charter or ordinance provisions, resolve the conflict or supply the necessary authority so far as may be consistent with law and the ordinances of the City, and direct the necessary action to be taken in conformance therewith, making a full report immediately to Council;
Attend all meetings of Council with the right to be heard in all Council proceedings, but without the right to vote;
Recommend to Council, from time to time, such measures as deemed necessary or appropriate for the improvement of the City or its services;
Prepare and maintain an administrative code defining the duties and functions of the several offices and departments of the City which, when adopted as an ordinance by Council, shall supplement this Charter in establishing the duties and functions, as established in this Charter, of each officer and department of the City;
Furnish Council with information concerning City affairs and prepare and submit such reports as may be required or which Council may request, including an annual report which shall consolidate the reports of the several departments;
See that all terms and conditions in any public utility franchise or in any contract are faithfully kept and performed;
Possess such other powers and perform such additional duties as may be granted to or required from time to time by Council, so far as may be consistent with the provisions of law; and
Establish any rules necessary to carry out any of the foregoing duties.
To find out more about the City Manager's role as it relates to Council, see the City Council page.
