Council PKT 01-05-2010 SpecialGITY OF
Federal Way
AGENDA
FEDERAL WAY CITY COUNCIL
SPECIAL MEETING
Council Chambers City Hall
January 5, 2010 5:30 pm
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1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
2. CHANGE OF GOVERNMENT:
Council Authority and Duties/Mayor Authority and Duties
Chief Administrative Officer
3. EXECUTIVE SESSION
a. Collective Bargaining pursuant to RCW 42.30.140 (4)(b)
b. Property Acquisition pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(b)
4. ADJOURNMENT
COUNCIL MEETING DATE: Study Session January 5, 2010
CITY OF FEDERAL WAY
CIT� COUNCIL
AGENDA BILL
ITEM
SUB3ECT: Transition Council and Mayor Authorities and Duties; Chief Administrative Officer
P�LICY QUESTION: WHAT INFORMATION SHOULD BE SET OUT W THE FEDERAL WAY REVISE CODE
REGARDING COUNCIL AUTHORITY AND DUTIES; MAYOR'S AUTHORITY AND DUTTES; AND SHOULD
COUNCIL ESTABLISH A CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER POSITION?
COMMITTEE: N/A
CATEGORY:
Cansent
City Council Business
Ordinance
Resolution
MEETING DATE:
Public Hearing
Other
STAFF REPORT BY: PAT RICHARDSON, CITY ATTORNEY DEPT: Law
Attachments: (1) Staff Report; (2) a list of Council's statutory powers; (2) a table comparing code provisions in
other cities regarding council powers; (3} copies of Kent's and Renton's code provisions; (4) a proposed
ordinance creating a new chapter to address oniy council; (5) a list of the elected Mayor's statutory authorities
and duties; (6) a table comparing code provisions in other cities regarding elected mayor duties; (7) copies of
Kent's and Renton's code provisions; (8) a list of city manager's statutory authority and duties; (9) a table
comparing the elected mayor's and the city manager's authority and duties; (10) a tables showing jurisdictions in
the Puget Sound area witti populations of 50,000 and above that have Chief Administrative Officers as set forth
in the respective city codes; (11) copies Kent's and Renton's code provisions; (12) a table comparing the
qualifications and duties to the Chief Administrative Officer according to job descriptions; and (13) a sample job
description of a CAO for Federal Way.
Options:
i. Direct Staff to draft an ordinance setting forth the authority and duties and other related matters
of the Council to present for first reading at the January 19, 2010 City Council meeting;
2. Direct Staff to begin drafting an ordinance setting forth the authority and duties af the mayor
and other related matters, except for the salary as it will be addressed on January 19`�';
3. Determine whether to authorize the CAO position, and if so, direct Staff to draft an ordinance
setting forth the position, the qualifications, and the duties to present for first reading at the
January 19, 2010 City Council meeting
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: n/a
CITY MANAGER APPROVAL: �O. �a
Committee
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:
Council
DIRECTOR APPROVAL:
Committee
Committee Chair Committee Member Committee Member
PROPOSED COUNCIL DIRECTION:
(BELOW TO BE COMPLETED BY CITY CLERXS OFFICE)
COUNCIL ACTION:
APPROVED
DE1�tIEB
TABLED/DEFERRED/NO ACTION
MOVED TO SECOND READING (ordrnances only)
REVISED— 02/06/2006
COUNCIL BILL
l reading
Enactment readi�
ORDINANCE
RESOLUTION
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CITY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE
MEMORANDUM
DATE: DECEMBER 23, 2009
TO: COUNCIL MEMBERS
CC: BRIAN WILSON, CITY MANAGER
FROM: PATRICIA RICHARDSON, CITY ATTORNEY
SUBJECT: STAFF REPORT MAYOR/COUNCIL/CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
As part of the transition to the Mayor-Council form of government, the authoriries and duries of the Council
and of the elected Mayor are usually set forth in the city code even though State law identifies them.
However, the State law only authorizes the position of Chief Administrative Officer ("CAO'�. In those cities
with a CAO, their codes do establish minunal qualifications and authority/duties.
The discussion points for the January 5, 2010, Special Meeting are: (1) City Council powers ancl related
matters; (2) the Mayor's authority, whether City Council desires to confirm appointments of certain positions,
and related matters and (3) the CAO position and related matters.
It is well established that entities, such as the City, which are created by State law cannot expand nor reduce
statutory powers/authority. Additionally, a basic tenet in drafting legislation is to use broader language
instead of specific language. Othenvise, an issue mayl arise that is not addressed in the specific language.
Lastly, the City's formatting in the Federal Way Revised Code incorporates State law by reference wherever
possible in an effort to be consistent, to remain updated when State 1aw changes, to avoid redundanry, and to
avoid misinterpretarions.
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The City Council's statutory powers are attached in the list entitled "City Council Statutory Powers". Also,
attached is a table comparing code provisions in cities in the Puget Sound area with populations of 50,000 or
more plus Auburn. Lasdy, are copies of Kent's and Renton's code provisions addressing council matters?
Also, attached is a clraft, proposed ordinance for Council discussion and direction. It is anticipated that an
ordinance regarding Council will be presented for First Reading at the January 19, 2010, City Council
meeting.
1 The Mayox's salary will be addressed on January 19, 2010 when Council will discuss the process.
2 Kent's and Renton's codes follow the City's format of referencing State law when applicable.
MAYOR
The Mayor's statutory authority and duties are attached in the list entitled "Mayor's Statutory Authority
Duties". Also attached is a table comparing code provisions in cities in the Puget Sound area with
populations of 50,000 or more plus Auburn. Lasdy, are copies of Kent's and Renton's code provisions
addressing the mayor and related matters.
It might be helpful to review the statutory authority of the city manager in the current form of government to
illustrate how FWRC did not address every duty, and a chart to compare the authority of elected mayor and
city manger. To that end attached is a list entided "Ciry Manger Statutory Authority and Duties" and table
enutled "Comparison of Statutory Authority and Duties".
The following are discussion points that Council may want to address:
1. Confirmation of Mayoral A��ointments.
Renton is the only city surveyed that confirms mayoral appointments. The code provision under the Mayor
sets forth a process and timeline for council confirmation, and references those positions via another secuon
of their code.
2. Mayor's hours.
Four of the five cities on the table establish the mayor's hours. Auburn adds that the office hours are to be in
city hall.
A proposed ordinance regarding the Mayor is not attached because of the identified discussion points and
because the discussion concerning the process for the Mayor's salary will be before Council on January 19,
2010. As a result, the timing for the presentation of a proposed ordinance regarding the Mayor will occur in
the future depending upon Council decisions and direction.
CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
Under the Mayor-Council form of government, State law authorizes the position of a Chief Administrative
Officer ("CAO'� or an assistant administrative officer if set out in an ordinance. Of the five cities used for
comparison above, only Auburn does not have a CAO.
The salary of the CAO among the four cities ranges from $116,616 to $163,248 per year. Attached is a table
that addresses the salary ranges and the code provisions setting forth the qualifications and duties in each city.
Also attached are the copies of Kent's and Renton's codes.
Even though the codes set forth the qualifications and duties, all of the cities (except Everett regarding
qualifications) have more detailed job descriptions. The attached two-page table shows the detail applied in
the positions descriptions. Lasdy, to assist Council attached is a sample position description for illustrative
purposes that Human Resources created.
The threshold yuestion for Council to address is whether to authorize the position of Chief Administrative
Officer. If Council does authorize the position, then Council may want to address: (1) the qualificarions; and
(2) the duries to be set out in the FWRC. If directed by Council, Staff will then prepare a proposed ordinance
for First Reading at the following City Council meeting.
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COUNCIL
CITY COUNCIL STATUTORY POWERS
Powers enumerated RCW 35A.12.190 refers to RCW 35A.11.020
1. Organize regulate the internal affairs.
2. Possess the greatest power within jurisdiction consistent with constitution
and state Iaw RCW 35A.11.050.
3. Personnel
A. Define functions, powers duties of officers/employees
1) Identify appointive positions. RCW 35A.12.020
2) Required positions:
a. City Clerk
b. Police Chief
c. Legal representation (Contract or position)
B. May confirm Mayor's appointments if in ordinance. RCW
35A.12.090
C. Fix compensation work conditions (includes a11 aspects of
collective bargaining); merit systems; pension.
4. May designate oaths and bonds for certain positions. RCW 35A.12.080
5. Adopt/enforce ordinances and related regulations.
A. Council consider Mayor's written objection(s), if applicable
B. Majority vote plus one defeats Mayor's objection(s)
6. Impose penalties not exceed $5,000 or imprisonment more than 1 year.
7. Establish civil violations with penalties.
8. Acquire, sell, lease, improve, distribute, abandon, and vacate real property.
9. Establish services (social, recreational, educational, governmental,
municipal services).
10. Condemn property, borrow money, tax and grant franchises. RCW
35A.11.030
11. Monitor/direct finances and accounts.
12. Enter into interlocal agreements RCW 35A.11.040.
13. Take action to participate in economic opportunities. RCW 35A.11.060
14. 3 consecutive unexcused absences from meetings constitute a vacancy.
RCW 35A.12.060
15. Elect Mayor pro tempore or deputy mayor to serve in absence/disability of
mayor. RCW 35A.12.065
16. Approve initiating lawsuits/prosecution. RCW 35A.12.090
17. Establish Council meetings. RCW 35A.12.110
A. Time and day designated by Council
B. 3 Council members or Mayor may call special meeting
COMPARISON OF CITIES' CODES
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Auburn Bellin ham* Everett* Kent Renton
Listed Powers via Powers via Powers via Powers via
State law State law State law State law
City council City council City council City council
meetin s meetin s; meetin s meetin s
Reference Reference
Rules of Rules of
Procedure Procedure
No
administrative
functions
Quorum
defined
Ordinance
format state
law by
reference
Com ensation Com ensation
Number of
council
members
Financial
conflict of
interest
*Bellingham and Everett are charter cities.
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Chapter 2.01 CITY COiJNCIL*
Subtitle t. Governing Body and O�cers*
*State law reference(s) Code of ethics, RCW 42.23.010 et seq.; office hours, by
ordinance, RCW 35A.21.070 open meetings, Chapter 42.30 RCW; public records,
RCW 42.17.250 et seq.
Chapter 2.01
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Sections:
2.01.010 Compensation of council members.
2.01.020 City council meetings.
2.01.030 Repealed.
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*State law reference(s) Number of council members, RCW 35A.12.010; procedures
for election and removal of council members and the filling of vacancies, RCW
35A.12.030 et seq.; Washington optional municipal code, RCW 35A.01.010 et seq.;
code of ethics, RCW 42.23.010 et seq.
2.01.010 Compensation of councit members.
A. Each city council member shall be paid a salary of one thousand one hundred forty-
six dollars ($1,146} per month. The duly elected president of the city council shall be paid
a salary of one thousand two hundred eight dollars ($1,208} per month.
B. Each council member may receive medieal insurance coverage benefits for himself
or herself as is provided to full-time employees of the city. Additionally, each council
member may, at his ar her expense, elect to obtain medical insurance coverage benefits
for his or her family as is provided pursuant to city policy.
(Ord. No. 814, 1; Ord. No. 1112, 1; Ord. No. 2301, 1; Ord. No. 1826, 1; Ord. No.
3165, 1, 5-3-94; Ord. No. 3421, 1, 9-15-98; Ord. No. 3480, 1, 10-19-99; Ord. No.
3617, 2, 10-1-02; Ord. No. 3687, 2, 4-20-04. Formerly Code 1986, 2.04.010)
2.01.020 City council meetings.
A. Meeting location_ The regular and other meetings of the city council shall be held in
the council chambers at the Gity Hall unless atherwise designated by majority of the city
council at a regular or special meeting.
B. Regular meeting date and time. The regular meetings shall be held on the first and
third Tuesday of each month, except that during the month of December of each year,
there shall be only one (1) regular council meeting to be held on the second Tuesday of
said month. If a regular meeting occurs on a legal holiday, the meeting shall be held on
the next business day at the same hour. Regular meetings shall convene at 7:00 p.m.,
except that the regular meeting scheduled for the first Tuesday in August and the first
Tuesday in November shall be held at 5:00 p.m.
C. Specia/ meetings. Special meetings shall be held as provided by law at such times
as may be designated.
'D. Council workshops. Cauncil will hold workshops ta discuss pending local and
regional issues at 5:30 p.m. on each regular council meeting day, except when a regular
or special council meeting occurs at or before 5:30 p.m. Although typically no final action
is expected to occur at these workshops, they do constitute regu{ar council meetings and
are subject to all the rights and limitations available to council at any regular meeting.
(Ord. No. 510, 1; Ord. No. 1563, 1; Ord. No. 1629, 1; Ord. No. 1764, 1; Ord. No.
2341, 1; Ord. No. 2608, 1; Ord. No. 2702; Ord. No. 3197, 1, 11-2-94; Ord. No.
3617, 2, 10-1-02; Ord. 3923, 1, 7-7-09. Formerly Code 1986, 2.04.020)
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State law reference(s) City council meetings, RCW 35A. open meetings act,
RCW 42.30.010 et seq.
2.01.Q30 Term limits for council members.
Repealed by Ord. No. 3595.
(Ord. Na 3283, 1, 3-19-96}
Thes page of the Kent City Code is cwrrent through
Drdinance 3934, passed November 3, 2009.
Disclaimer: The City Clerk's Office has the official version of the
Kent City Code. Users should contact the City Clerk's O�ce for
ordinances passed subsequent to the ordinance cited above.
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City Telephone: (253) 856-5728
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CHAPTER 5
COUNGIL
SECTION:
1-5-1: Number Of Councilmembers; Duties; Salaries
1-5-2: Executive Sessions
1-5-3 Conflict Of lnterest, Disqualification, Exemptions; Voting Requirements
1-5-4: Exemption from Open Public Meetings Act
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1-5-1 NUMBER OF CQUNCILMEMBERS; DUTIES; S/�LARIES:
A. The City of Renton is a noncharter code city under the laws and statutes of the
State, and its City Council shall consist af seven (7) members who sha{I be elected at
large.
B. The duties of Councilmembers shalt be those prescribed in RCW 35A.12.010 et
seq., and as otherwise provided by law.
C. The salaries of the Councilmembers are hereby fixed at nine hundred fifty dollars
($950.00) per month plus two percent (2%) of salary for deferred compensation, plus for
those Councilmembers not participating in PERS, an extra 1.4% of salary for deferred
compensation. However, the compensation of such elected officials who fix their own
compensatian shall not be increased during their terms of office, and as limited by the
Constitution and statutes af the State of Washington. (Ord. 4514, 5-8-95; amd. Ord.
4757, 12-14-98; Ord. 5090, 7-19-04)
1-5-2 EXECUTIVE SESSIONS:
A. The President or majority of inembers of the City Council may hold executive
sessions during a regular or special meeting:
1. To consider matters affecting national security;
2. To consider the selection of a site or the acquisition of real estate by lease or
purchase when public knowledge regarding such consideration could cause a likelihood
of increased price;
3. To consider the minimum price at which real estate will be offered for sale or
iease when public knowledge regarding such consideration would cause a likelihood of
decreased price. However, final action selling or leasing public praperty shall be taken in
a meeting open to the public;
4. To review negotiations on the performance of publicly bid contracts v�rhen
public knowledge regarding such consideration would cause a likelihood of increased
costs,
5. To consider, in the case of an export trading company, financial and
commercial information supplied by private persons ta the export trading company;
6. To receive and evaluate complaints or charges brought against a public
officer or $mployee. However, upon the request of such o�cer or employee, a public
hearing or a meeting open to the public shall be conducted upon such complaint or
charge;
7. To evaluate the qualifications of an applicant for public employment or to
review the performance of a public employee. However, subject to RCW 42.30.1.40(4),
discussion by a governing body of salaries, wages and other conditions of employment to
be generally applied within the agency shall occur in a meetir�g open to the public, and
when a governing body elects to take final action hiring, setting the salary of an individual
employee or class of employees, or discharging or disciplining an employee, that action
shall be taken in a meeting open to the public;
8. To evaluate the qualifications of a candidate for appointment to elective
office. However, any interview of such candidate and final action appointing a candidate
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to elective affice shall be in a meeting open to the public;
9. To discuss with legal caunsel representing the agency matters relating to
agency enforcement actions, or to discuss with lega{ counsel representing the agency
litigation or potential fitigation to which the agency, the governing body, or a member
acting in an afficial capacity is, or is likely to became, a party, when public knowfedge
regarding the discussion is likely to result in an adverse legal or financial consequence ta
the agency.
Executive sessions, ta the extent permitted by law, shaU be limited to members of
the City Council unless the presence of nonmembers is requested by a majority of City
Council members.
B. Except as otherwise provided for herein, all regular ar speciai Council meetings
shall be open to the public as set forth in RCW 42.30.010 et seq. No official action shall
be taken at any executive session, as herein specified; provided, however, that nothing
herein shall be deemed to prevent the taking of an informal vote on any matter under
discussions.
C. In the event of any executive session as hereinabove specified, no member of the
City Council, employee of the City, or any other person present during executive session
of the City Council, shalf disclose to any person the content or substance of any
discussion or action which took place during said executive session, unless a majority of
the City Council shall authorize such disclosure.
D. Before convening in executive session, the presiding officer of a goveming body
shall publicly announce the purpose for excluding the public from the meeting place, and
the time when the executive session will be concluded. The executive session may be
extended to a stated later time by announcement of the presiding o�cer. (Ord. 4136, 3-7-
88)
1-5-3 CONFLICT OF INTEREST, DISQUALfFICATION, EXEMPTtONS; VOTING
REQUIREAAENTS:
A. No member af the City Council shall be beneficially interested, directly or
indirectly, in any contract which may be made by, through or under the supervision or
direction of the City Council, in �nrhole or in substantial part, and as otherwise provided for
in Chapter 6 of Title 1(Administrative) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of General
Ordinances of the City of Renton" (generally referred to as the City's "Code of Ethics"
ordinance), or as otherwise regulated by any other law, rule or regulation pertaining to
Municipal officers.
B. In the event of any private interest by such Councilman, he shall be required to
make the disclosures as set forth in Section 1-6-7 af said Code of Ethics Qrdinance.
Upon disclosure of such private or personai interest the Councilman so disqualified shall
promptly leave his seat during the debate or discussion and vote on such matter and
leave the Council chambers until the total subject matter in which he has such personal
or private interest has been disposed of. A Councilman stating such disqualification shall
not be counted as a part of a quorum and shall be considered absent for the purpose of
determining the outcame of any vote on such matter. {Ord. 2897, 12-16-74)
1-5-4 EXEMPT[ON FROM OPEN'PUBUC MEETINGS ACT:
The provisions of the Open Public Meetings Act shall not apply to any meeting
attended by less than a majority of the members of the City Council in which no final
action is taken or commitment made. All preliminary decisions or recammendations
made by any such committee consisting of less than a majority of the City Council
members shall be submitted in due course to the City Council at a regular ar special
meeting far final action. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the chairman of any such
subcommittee consisting of less than a majority of all the Councilmen elected, shal! have
discretion to allow members of the public to attend and/or participate in any such
committee meeting.
The aforestated exemption from the Open Public Meetings Act shall likewise apply to
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any advisory committee created by ar pursuant to ordinance as long as said committee
does not have authority to establish definite policies or rules, but its function is merely
advisory. (Ord. 2822, 1-21-74)
This page of the Renton Municipal Code is current thraugh
Ordinance 5496, passed October 5, 2009.
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Renton Municipal Code. Users should contact the City Clerk's
O�ce for ordinances passed subsequent to the ordinance cited
above.
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ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE of the City of Federal Way, Washington, re}ating to
the Powers of the City Council; Adding A New Chapter 2.08 to the
Federal Way Revised Code.
WHEREAS, the City of Federal Way, Washington was formed in February 1991 as a
noncharter code city under Chapter 35A.13 RCW, Council-Manager form of government; and
WHEREAS, a petition sufficient in form and signatures was previously filed with the City
Clerk of the City of Federal Way petitioning that the City of Federal Way abandon its Chapter
35A.13 RCW noncharter code city Council-Manager ("Council-Manager") form of government and
reorganize as a Chapter 35A.12 RCW noncharter code city Mayor-Council ("Mayor-Council") form
of government; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution No. 09-554, the issue of reorganization was submitted to
the registered voters of the City of Federal Way in a general election held on November 3, 2009; and
WHEREAS, the King County Elections Office has certified the November 3, 2009, election
results to the City of Federal Way showing that a majority of the votes casted were in favor of
reorganization of the City of Federal Way as a Mayor-Council form of government; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to said election results the City of Federal Way shall abandon its
current Council-Manager form of government and reorganize as a Mayor-Council form of
government as provided in RCW 35A.06.060; and
WHEREAS, the reorganization of the City of Federal Way as a Mayor-Council form of
government shall not take effect until the election, qualification and assumption of office under
RCW 35A.020.050 of the Mayor under the Mayor-Council form of government, and
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WHEREAS, RCW 35A.12 provides statutory construction regarding the organization ofthe
City of Federal Way and the powers and/or duties of certain officials that may be set forth in the
Federal Way Revised Code.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY,
WASHINGTON, DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Chapter 2.08 is hereby created in the Federal Way Revised Code to add the
following new sections as follows:
Chapter 2.08
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2.08.010 Number of Council Members.
(11 The City of Federal Way is a noncharter code citv under the laws of the State, and its City
Council shall consist of seven f 7} members who shall be elected at large.
2.08.020 Powers and Duties of Covncil Members.
(1) The�owers and duties of the Council Members shall be those prescribed in RCW
35A.12.010 et seq., and as otherwise provided bYlaw.
2.08.030 Salaries.
1) The salaries of the Council members shall be set bv the Independent Salary Commission.
Section 2. Severabilitv. Should any section, subsection, paragraph, sentence, clause, or
phrase of this chapter, or its application to any person or situation, be declared unconstitutional or
invalid for any reason, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this
chapter or its application to any other person or situation. The City Council of the City of Federal
Way hereby declares that it would have adopted this chapter and each section, subsection,
sentence, clauses, phrase, or portion thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more
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sections, subsections, sentences, clauses, phrases, or portions be declared invalid or
unconstitutional.
Section 3. Corrections. The City Clerk and the codifiers of this ordinance are authorized
to make necessary corrections to this ordinance including, but not limited to, the correction of
scrivener/clerical enors, references, ordinance numbering, section/subsection numbers and any
references thereto.
Section 4. Ratification. Any act consistent with the authority and prior to the effective
date of this ordinance is hereby ratified and affirmed.
Section 5. Effective Date. This ordinance shall take effect when the elected mayor assumes
o�ce pursuant to RCW 35A.02.050 as provided by law.
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Federal Way this day of
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CITY OF FEDERAL WAY
MAYOR,
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK, CAROL MCNEILLY, CMC
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
CITY ATTORNEY, PATRICIA A. RICHARDSON
Ordinance No.09- Page 3 of 4
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FILED WITH THE CITY CLERK:
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL:
PUBLISHED:
EFFECTIVE DATE:
ORDINANCE NO.:
Ordinance No. 09- Page 4 of 4
Rev 7/09
MAYOR
MAYOR'S STATUTORY AUTHORITIES DUTIES
1. RCW 35Al2.100
A. Chief Executive and administrative officer of the city.
B. In charge of all aepartments and employees: can designate assistants and dept.
heads.
C. Appoint and remove chief administrative offcer or assistant (position has to be in
ordinance)
D. See that all laws faithfully enfarced; maintain law and order in city; and generally
supervise administration and interests
E. Execute City documents au�horized by Council
F. Approve/disapprove, or designate, all official bonds of contractors.
G. See that all contracts are faithfully kept and performed
1) Initiate and prosecute legal proceedings
2} Subject to Council approval
H. Preside over City Council meetings
I. Vote if tie except for:
I) Any ordinance
2} Grant
3) Revocation of franchise or license
4) Resolution for payment of money
J. Report to Council:
1) Affairs of City
2) Financialneeds
3) Other needs
K. Make recommendations for Council consideration and action
L. Prepare and submit the budget
M. Sign ordinances passed by Council or submit written objections asking for
reconsideration
1) Objections noted in minutes
2) Council's reconsideration overrides Mayor's objections with a majority
vote plus one
3) If Mayor does not act within 10 days, ordinance becomes valid without
approval
N. Act as official and ceremonial head of the City representing the city at ceremonial
occasions except when unable
2. RCW 35A.12.090
A. Appoint and remove all appointive officers and employees subject to the law.
B. May delegate hiring and removing employees to department heads.
C. Appointments based upon ability and training/experience: qualifications
prescribed by ordinance.
D. Appointive offices without definite term unless term established by ordinance.
3. RCW 35Al2.110
A. Meet regularly with City Council in public meetings except for Executive Session
B. May call a special meeting of the Council
4. RCW 35A.12.170
A. Countersign all City warrants/checks
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COMPARISON OF CITIES CODES
MAYOR DUTIES
Auburn Bellin am* Everett* Kent Renton
No reference Duties Duties Duties Duties
reference to reference to referenced to referenced to
ci charter ci charter State law State law
Powers and (1) All city
duties listed administrative
(see attached) functions; (2)
Enter into
certain
contracts; (3}
emergency
purchases
without
council
a roval
Full time Entire time Full time Full time
maintain during compensate
regular office business hours accordingly
hours in city to city
hall
*Bellingham and Everett are charter cities
Auburn —Powers and duties:
1. Chief executive and administrative officer in charge of all
city departments and employees;
2. Faithfully enforce all laws;
3. Maintain law and order;
4. Negotiate terms and award contracts within guidelines in
city code;
5. Review and approval all official bonds;
6. Administer all city contracts;
'7. Preside over city council meetings;
8. Vote if tie;
9. Report city affairs;
10. Prepare and submit budget;
11. Veto power may be overridden by majority plus one
council votes;
12. 4fficial and ceremonial head of city;
13. Waive or reduce fees in extraordinary and compelling
circumstances;
14. Exempt city from paying city fees and charges;
15. Develop and present to council pilot programs which may
offset/alleviate current code requirements;
16. Administer oaths;
17. Sign ordinances resolutions passed by city council;
18. Investigate operations of departments and employ
consultants if council approves;
19. Prepare agendas for meetings, publish notices, and set
dates/time for public hearings
Chapter 2.02 MAYOR*
Chapter 2A2
MQYOR*
Sections
2.Q2.�10 Compensation of mayor.
2.02.020 Repealed.
2.02.030 2.02.04a Reserved.
*State law reference(s) Duties and authority of the mayor, RCW 35A.12.090,
35A.12.100.
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2.02.Q10 Compensation of mayor.
A. The mayor of the city shall be paid a salary of eight thousand five hundred sixteen
dollars ($8,516) per month. In addition to the base salary, the mayor shall be entitled to
receive all benefits associated with full-time employment with the city, as established by
city policy for this position. These benefits may be adjusted from time to time, on a city-
wide basis, in accordance with city policy. However, adjustments increasing benefits
beyond those provided to full-time employees, and any increases in salary shall be by
ordinance pursuant to RCW 35A.12.070.
(Ord. No. 1977, 1; Ord. No. 3068, 1(2.02.010), 9-1-92; Ord. No. 3283, 1, 3-19-96;
Ord. No. 3334, 1, 1-22-97; Ord. No. 3617, 3, 10-1-02; Ord. No. 3687, 3, 4-20-04.
Formerly Code 1986, 2.02.010)
2.02.020 Term limits for mayor.
Repealed by Ord. No. 3595.
(Ord. No. 1977, 2; Ord. No. 3�68, 1(2.02.020), 9-1-92; Ord. No. 3283, 1, 3-19-96.
formerly Code 1986, 2.02.020)
2.02.030, 2.02.040 Reserved.
Editor's note Ord. No. 3283, 1, adapted Mar. 19, 1996, repealed 2.02.03Q and
2.02.040, which pertained to amount of additional compensation and exceptions from
additional compensation.
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Chapter 1-4 MAYOR
CHAPTER 4
MAYOR
SECTION:
1-4-1 Duties
1-4-2 Full-Time Basis
1-4-3: Rules For Appainting Officers
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1-4-1 DUTIES:
The duties and powers of the Mayor of the City shall be those prescribed by the laws
of the Sta#e and by the regulations of the Gity, in addition to the provisions hereinafter
made applicable. (Ord. 1536, Sec. 2, 2-14-56)
1-4-2 FULL-TIME BASIS:
The office of the Mayor shall be conducted an a fufl-time basis and he shall be the
chief executive officer of the City government and as such have general supervision over
the several departments of the City and over all its interests. (Ord. 1536, Sec. 2, 2-14-56)
1-4-3 RULES FOR APPOINTING OFFICERS:
The Department officers and administrators {isted in RMC Title 3 shall be appointed by
the Mayor, and subject to confirmation by a majority of the members of the City Council.
If the Council shall refuse to confirm any such nomination of the Mayor, then the Mayor
shall appoint anather person to fill the office, and the Mayor may continue to appoint until
the appointee is confirmed. The Council shall have up to two regularly scheduled council
meetings, but not less than ten (10) days, to act upon the Mayor's appointment, but
should the Council fail to act within that period of time, the appointment will be deemed
confirmed. The Mayor shall have the ability to make interim appointments for up to six
months without Council confirmation. Each administrator appointed shall, before entering
upon the duties of that office, take the oath of office, if required, and further, if required,
shall give bond and file the same within ten (10) days after receiving notice of
appointment and confirmation, or if no notice is received, then on or before the date fixed
for the assumption of the duties of the office to which that person has been appointed.
(Qrd. 1536, Sec. 3, 2-14-56; amd. Ord. 2608, 12-28-70; Ord. 5079, 6-7-2004)
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City Manager Statutory Authority and Duties
l. RCW 3SA.13.010
A. Council appoint chief executive offieer and head of administrative branch
B. Responsible to Council for proper administration of city
2. RCW 35A.13:050
A. Reside within city unless specifically waived.
B. Chosen on basis of executive administrative qualifications with special
reference to actual experience, knowledge, and accepted practice.
3. RCW 35A.13.080
A. General supervision over the City's administrative affairs.
B. Appoint and remove aIl department heads, employees except for:
1) Council
2) 1Vlunicipal Court Judge(s)
3) Planning commissioners, and other advisory boards unless
Council directs otherwise.
C. Attend all Council meetings as required by Council.
D. Ensure alt laws faithfully executed unless Council specificaliy authorizes
otherwise.
E. Recommend to Council adoption of ineasures deemed necessary or
expedient
F. Prepare and submit to Council reports as required by Council or deemed
advisable.
G. Keep Council fully advised of the City's financial condition and future
needs.
H. Prepare and submit to Council a proposed budget.
I. Perform other duties as assigned by Council.
4. RCW 35A13.090
A. Recommend organization of City (departments, offices, etc).
B. Deterrnine powers and duties of each department and/or office.
C. Appointive officers must include City Clerk, Police Chief and legal
representation.
5. RCW 35A.13.100
A. City Manager delegate employee matters to department heads.
B. City Manager final say in employment matters unless collective
bargaining agreements or civil service.
6. RCW 35A.13.110
A. Appointments to positions based upon ability and training/experience
B. Residence not requirecl.
7. RCW 35A.13.120
A. Council members address adminis#rat�ve issues solely via city manager.
B. Council members prohibited from giving direct orders to employees.
C. Council may discuss employment matters in public meetings or executive
sessions, if applicable.
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COMPARISON OF STATUTORY AUTHORITY AND DUTIES
Authori /Duties Ma or Ci Mana er
Chief Executive Officer Yes Yes
Head of Administrative Yes Yes
Branch Proper
administration
Appoint and remove all Yes Yes
department heads
ern loyees
May delegate hiring and Yes Yes
firing of employees to
de artment heads
Appointments based upon Yes Yes
uaiifications
Ensure all iaws faithfully Yes Yes
enforced
Pre are and submit bud et Yes Yes
City Council meetings Preside over Attend as required by
Council
Report to Council: city Yes Yes
affairs; financial needs and
other
Appoint and remove Chief Yes No
Administrative Officer
Maintain law and order Yes No
Make recommendations Yes Limited (see last row)
for Council consideration
and action
Approve/disapprove Yes No
bonds of contractors'
Administer contracts Yes No
Vote to break tie limited Yes No
Sign ordinances passed by Yes No
Council: can ask Council
to reconsider if object:
Council override with
su er ma'ori vote
Ceremonial or official Yes No
re resentative of ci
Call S ecial Meetin s Yes No
Counte�-si n warrants Yes No
Make recommendation re: No Yes
organization departments);
owers duties
CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
JURISDICTION Bellingham Everett Kent Renton
SALARY $121,500 5117,972 to $153,672 $116,616 to $163,248 $130,800 to $159,264
CODE PROVISION5
QUALIFICATIONS Emphasis on educational Qualified administrator Graduate of recognized Deemed necessary by
bacicground, training with emphasis on college at least 5 yrs mayor and in job
experience educational background, exp in financial admin, classification
training experience accounting and/or
personnel management
or similar fields
DUTIES Mayor determines duties Mayor determines duties Generai oversight of city General oversight of city
depts as directed by depts as directed by
mayor; govt affairs and mayor; public relations,
public relations; other general operations, and
duties prescribed by govt affairs; other duties
council and/or mayor prescribed by council
and/or ma or
The above wage information was provided by the AWC 2009 salary survey or the city's Human Resources Department. The above jurisdictions
are cities in the Puget Sound area with a population of 50,000 and over.
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Chapter 2.06 CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER*
Ghapter 2.Q6
CH1EF ADM{NISTRATIVE OFFlGER*
Sections:
2.06.010 Chief administrative officer Positian created and appointment.
2.06.020 Qualifications.
2.06.030 Duties and pawers.
2.06.Q40 Salary.
*Cross reference(s) Personnel, title 2, subtitle tV.
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2.06.Q10 Chief administrative o�cer Position created and appointment.
There is hereby created the position of chief administrative officer who shalt act as
assistant to the mayor. The chief administrative officer shall be appointed by, report to,
and serve at the pleasure of the mayor. All references in the Kent City Code to
operations director shall mean the chief administrative officer.
(Ord. No. 3512, 1, 6-6-00)
2.06.020 Qualifications.
The chief administrative o�cer must have the following or equivalent qualifications: he
or she must be a graduate of a recognized college or university and have at least five (5}
years' experience in financial administration, accounting, and/or personnel management
or similar fields as deemed appropriate to the position by the appointing authority.
(Ord. No. 3512, 1, 6-6-00)
2.06.030 Dufies and powers.
The chief administrative o�cer shall manage the offices of administration as
established in this title and shall have generai oversight of the city departments as
delegated by the mayor. The chief administrative officer shall be responsible for the city's
public relations and governmental affairs. The chief administrative o�cer shall perform
other duties as prescribed by the counci{ and/or directed by the mayor.
(Ord. No. 3512, 1, 6-6-00)
2.06.040 Salary.
The salary of the chief administrative officer shall be set by the mayor within the limits
of the annual city budget established by city council.
(Ord. No. 3512, 1, 6-6-00)
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Chapter 3-1 EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT
CHAPTER 1
EXECUTtVE DEPARTMENT
SECTION:
3-1-1: Establishment Of Department
3-1-2 Chief Administrative Officer
3-1-3 Mayor's Offlce
3-1-4 City Clerk Offiee
�-1-5: Hearing Examiner Office
3-1-6 Communications Division
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3-1-1 ESTABLISHMENT OF DEPARTMENT:
There is hereby established the Executive Department. This department, consisting of
four separate offices, is established and grouped for budget organization purposes, not
as a delegation collectively responsible for a portion of the sovereign power of
government. (Ord. 5079, 6-7-2004; Ord. 5477, 7-2�-2009)
3-1-2 CHIEF AQMINfSTRATIVE OFFICER:
A. Position Established And Appointment: There is hereby established the position of
Chief Administrative Officer who shall be the chief appointed official in the City. The Chief
Administrative Officer shall be appointed by, report to, and serve at the pleasure of the
Mayor. Appointment of the Chief Administrative O�cer shall be subject to confirmation by
a majority of the City Council.
B. Duties: The Chief Administrative Officer shall manage the various departments as
established in this title and shall have general oversight of all City departments as
delegated by the Mayor. The Chief Rdministrative Officer shall be responsible for the
City's general operations, public relations and governmental affairs. The Chief
Administrative O�cer shall perform other administrative duties as prescribed by the
Council and/or directed by the Mayor.
C. Qualifications: The Chief Administrative Officer must have those qualifications
deemed necessary for this job by the Mayor, indicated on the City's Chief Administrative
O�cer job classification. (Ord. 5079, 6-7-2004; Ord. 5477, 7-20-2009)
3-1-3 MAYOR'S OFFICE:
The Mayor's Office shall be responsible for the coordination of various intemal and
external issues and programs, and have the responsibility to coordinate and direct overall
city operations, budgets and�policy formulation. (Ord. 5079, 6-7-2004; Ord. 5477, 7-20-
2ao�}
3-'t-4 CITY CLERK OFFICE:
A. Office Established And Appointment: There is hereby established the office of the
City Clerk. The position of City Cierk shall be filled by appointment by the Mayor and
confirmation by a majority of the City CounciL
B. Duties: The City Clerk shall have all of the powers granted and duties imposed by
authority of the laws of the state and ordinances of the City now existing or subsequently
adopted. The City Clerk shall be a full-time, non-civil service position who shall be in
charge of the City Clerk's Office. The Gity Clerk, or deputy as assigned by the City Clerk,
shall attend all meetings of the City Council and keep a complete record of the
proceedings thereof; and tiave custody of the City's seal, the original roll ofiordinances,
the original contracts, deeds and certificates relative to the title of any property of the City
and such other records ar documents as are required to be deposited with the City. The
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City Clerk shalf attest all public instruments anc! official acts of the Mayor and shall
provide certified copies of original recards as may be required and make such charge
therefor as provided by ordinance.
C. Qualifications: The City Clerk must have those qualifications deemed necessary
for this job by the Mayor, indicated on the Gity's City Clerk job classification. (Ord. 5079,
6-7-2004; Ord. 5477, 7-2Q-2009. Formerly RMC 3-1-5.)
3-1-5 HEARING EX�4MINER OFFICE:
A. Office Established: The office of the Hearing Examiner ("Examiner") is hereby
est'�blished.
B. Duties: The Examiner shall interpret, review and implement land use regulations
as provided in this Chapter and other ordinances. The term "Hearing Examine�' or
":Examiner" shall likewise include the Examiner Pro Tem.
G. Appointment And Term: The Examiner and the Examiner Pro Tem shall be
appointed by the Mayor of the City. The Examiner's appointment shall be confirmed by a
majority of the City Council, and such appointment shall be for a term of four (4) years,
expiring on the last day of January of every such four (4} year term.
D. Removal: The Examiner or the Examiner Pro Tem may be removed from o�ce at
any time by the affirmative vote of not less than five (5) members of the City Council for
just cause.
E. Qualifications: The Examiner and Examiner Pro Tem must have those
qualifications deemed necessary for this job by the Mayor, indicated on the City's
Hearing Examiner job classification.
F. Examiner Pro Tempore Duties: The Examiner Pro Tem shall, in the event of the
absence or the inability of the Examiner to act, have all the duties and powers of the
Examiner. (Ord. 5079, 6-7-2004; Ord. 5477, 7-20-2009. Formerly RMC 3-1-6.)
3-1,6 COMMUNICATIONS DIVISION:
A. Division Established And Appointment: There is hereby established the
Communications Division. The position of Communications Director shall be filled by
appointment by the Chief Administrative Officer.
B. Duties: The Gommunications Division shaU be responsible for providing Renton
residents and businesses with critical, relevant and timely information, engaging Renton
residents and making them aware of opportunities to be involved and initiating
community dialogue and overseeing City-wide internat and external communications
including media relations, web and electronic communications and printed materials and
publications.
C. Qualifications: The Communications Director must have the qualifications
deemed necessary for this job by the Mayor, as indicated on the Communications
Director's job classification. (Ord. 5477, 7-20-2009)
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CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
POSITION DESCRIPTIONS
3URISDICTION Bellingham Everett Kent Renton
QUALIFICA- Bachelor's degree No job Bachelar's Any combination
TIONS in public or description. degree in equivalent to:
bnsiness admin, Public or bachelor's
planning or a Business degree in public
related field and 5 Admin or administration
yrs experience closely retated or related field
managing public field; and 6 years of
affairs anc3 Master's administrative
processes. Proven degree and and supervisory
record of customer exp in Public municipal or
service excellence. Admin highly public.sector
Significant public preferred; administration
experience in and 7 years of and management
highly visible municipal experience
stewardship role mgmt exp
preferred. including 5
Experience in yrs
similar executive managerial
staff strong highly exp in a
desirable. position
ec}uivalent to
deputy CAO
in a similar
sized
o anization
JURISDICTION Bellingham Everett Kent Renton
DUTIES Highly visible No job Serves as the Under the
executive mgmt description. Mayor's Chief direction of the
position acting on of Staff; Mayor, perforro
behalf of the Mayor Per the HR assists the administrative
to oversee and Director, this Mayor ta duties involving
manage the City's person is the ensure directing
day-to-day strong right effective coordinating and
operations, as well hand of the administratio facilitating City
as the Exeeutive Mayor, and n of City govt projects,
Department, generally runs by progra�ns and
including the internal coordinating policies; review
responsibility for operations of programs and make
communications, the City. among depts; recommeudation
public information, Currently the recommends s on complex
intergovernmental CFO is also effective org personnel and
relations and the Chief structure; performance
admin support. Administrativ under issues, policy
Coordinates the e Assistant. Mayor's interpretations
planning/schedulin direction, and resource
g of major develops, al}ceation issues;
initiatives/projects recommends coordinate
and its approach to and between the
public issues. implements Mayor, City
Coordinates the plans and Council, City
City palicies to officials,
administration's achieve goals governmental
participation in and agencies and the
Council committee objectives; community;
work and agendas. confers with train, assign,
Interfaces with City Attorney supervise and
Council, dept to assure City evaluate the
directors, other laws and performance of
govt officials, ordinances assigned
boards, are carried personnel.
commissions, and out and to
community assure
stakeholders. compliance
with
applicable
laws, codes
and
r ulations
Chief Administrative Officer S� Page 1
CITY OF FEDERAL WAY
CLASS TITLE: CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER CLASS CODE:
BASIC FUNCTION:
Under the direction of the Mayor, perform administrative duties involving directing, coordinating
and facilitating City projects, programs and policies; review and make recommendations on complex
personnel and performance issues, policy interpretations, and resource allocation issues; coordinate
between the Mayor, City Council, City officials, governmental agencies and the community; train,
assign, supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned personnel.
ESSENTIAL 30B FUNCTIONS:
Perform general management of the City by providing general policy direction, facilitating
committees or work groups of City and community leaders; provide direction and coordination
through face-to-face meetings, telephone contacts and written communication.
Evaluate the performance of various programs and personnel; coordinate and participate in the
activities of the City Management Team; assist in the selection and performance evaluation of
department directors by the Mayor; make recommendations to the Mayor on resolving management
performance issues.
Assist the Mayor with preparation and review of the City's budget for the Mayor's and Council's
approval; monitor the budget and inform the Mayor of significant changes, impacts or issues;
recommend alternatives to resolve budgetary issues.
Serve as the primary administrative contact with the Mayor for City Council members; support the
Mayor in efforts to inform the City Council on important issues; act as an administrative resource to
the City Council in meeting goals and objectives; coordinate agenda schedules and items to be
brought before the City Council; direct and provide guidance to City staff presenters.
Coordinate between the Mayor, City Council, city officials, government agencies and the
community; meet with State and federal officials and legislators to represent Federal Way's
viewpoint on legislative matters.
Serve on various regional committees and task forces as necessary; cooperate with elected officials
and staff of neighboring communities on common concerns; assist the Mayor and the Council in
their roles on various regional committees.
Confer with the City Attorney to assure that City laws and ordinances are carried out; assure
compliance with applicable federal, State, and local laws, codes and regulations.
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:
Perform a variety of professional and administrative duties involving directing, coordinating and
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facilitating City projects, programs and policies; review and make recommendations on complex
personnel and performance issues, policy and resource allocation issues.
Train, assign, supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned personnel.
Direct coordination of community and economic development in Federal Way; meet with City
officials and potential developers to develop long-range economic development strategies and capital
improvement plans; direct development of financial plans for the future; direct development of
revenue projections and evaluate new revenue opportunities.
Meet with local ancl regional government officials, private industry representatives, local business
owners and others to negotiate contracts and agreements concerning a variety of issues.
Enhance, enable and encourage general communication between the city and community groups such
as the Chamber of Commerce, associations, the media, interested citizens, other government
representatives and City employees.
Direct the organization, scheduling and production of promotional and public relations activities for
the City; direct the development of outreach programs to encourage citizen participation in City
government and encourage use of public programs and facilities.
Perform related duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES
KNOWLEDGE OF:
Principles and practices of municipal administration.
Principles and methods of management, supervision and training.
Budget forecasting, planning, development and control.
State laws, City ordinances, rules and regulations relating to the administration of City
government.
Personnel selection, supervision, training and evaluation processes and related City
policies and procedures.
MunicipaI government and its interrelationship with the business community.
Communities dealing with the impact of growth on transportation systems, the
environment and local economics.
Capital improvement programming and funding methods.
City organization, operations, policies and objectives.
Oral and written communication skills.
Public speaking techniques.
Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
ABILITY TO:
Plan and organize work.
Direct, coordinate and facilitate City projects, programs and policies.
Review and make recommendation on complex personnel and performance issues, policy
interpretations and resource allocation issues.
Effectively select, train, supervise and evaluate personnel.
Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action.
Chief Administrative Officer
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Develop and recommend policies and procedures for the effective management of the
City.
Present plans, programs, reports and recommendations to the Mayor, the City Council,
community groups and the public.
Establish cooperation and effective communication within the Mayor's Office and with
other City departments, outside agencies, private organizations and the public.
Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
Prepare and deliver presentations.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, other governmental
officials and agencies, elected officials, administrators and the general public.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL EFFORTS
Work is performed primarily in an office environment, typically sitting for long periods of time.
Some travel to attend day and evening meetings may be required.
�ote:
1) All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals
�vith disabilities. However, some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or
,ignificant risk to the health and safety of other employees.
2) While requirements may be representative of rninimum leveLs of knowledge, skilLs and abilities,
:o perform this jab successfully, the incumbent will possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform
sach dutK profiriently.
3) 'This job description in na way implies that these are the only duties to be performed.
�mployees oceupying the position will be required to fotlow any other job-related instructions and
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Any combination equivaient to: bachelor's degree in public administration or a related field and
eight years experience working in a government agency including at least four years in a responsible
management position in municipal government.
LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Valid Washington State driver's license.
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