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� ��k, � � � 1 J 2.3 Follows all legal communications requirements including those relating to public access to information and open meetings and counsels others regarding appropriate procedure and content. 2.4 Listens to various individuals and groups, including citizens and other units or agencies of government and brings that information into the formulation of positions and directions. 2.5 Seeks cooperation from others in the form of actions, grants or other desired outcomes by framing requests in a concise and favorable form. 2.6 Builds working relationships with elected and appointed officials at the federal, state, county and metropolitan level in order to be in a position to advocate for the best interests of the City. 3. Oversees the technical operations of City government and is responsible for compliance with ail legal and financial requirements. 3.1 Ensures that the staff in each department follows appropriate procedures and complies with City policies and general government requirements. 3.2 Ensures that financial records and budgets are maintained and that Council is properly advised regarding the fiscal position of the City. 3.3 Administers the annual budget and recommends changes in spending on line-items based on changing conditions in order to balance revenues with expenditures. 3.4 Oversees purchasing and bid letting to ensure cost efficiencyand compliancewith law. 3.5 Recommends appropriatefee schedules for City services and ensures that project costs are accurately tracked and charged to the correct accounts. 4. Establishes the organization structure of the City and directs hiring of qualified staff, delegating responsi�ility to department heads as appro�riate. �,7 �ir��l}� hires departmentheads to fiil ��ition� within budget parameters. 4.2 Manages performance of staff directly and through department heads. 4.3 Directs developmentof employment policy, staff compensation and benefit plans and takes an active role in labor negotiations. 4.4 Manages the use of outside consultants for those functions of government that are contracted. 5. Directs the enforcement of all City codes and ordinances in a manner that protects and safeguards the welfare of the public and enhances quality of life in the City. Minimum Qualifications: Minimum job requirements are an advanced education equivalent to a master's degree or specialist certification, or equivalent and 11 -12 years of related experience, or equivalent. Phvsical Demands & Working Conditions: Most work is in a normal office environment. Limited lifting of ten pounds or less is required. Travel within the City or region to view properties or attend meetings is likely to occur three to four times weekly. There is limited exposure to field or construction site conditions when visiting properties within the City. Attendance at evening Council meetings and related meetings is required. The City Manager is responsible for diverse matters, many of which have deadlines and require significant attention to detail. Approximately 25% of the time, work is performed at the highest level of detail and pressure of deadlines. C:IDocumenis and SeEtingslmargar�;t.cfr�scaillLqcal Sefting5lTempara€y internet FilesldLK4511City Manager 11-02.doc Page 2 of 2