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City Administrator
Richard J. Crayne
The City Administrator is directly responsible to the Mayor and City Council for the administration of municipal affairs as directed by them.
His powers and duties include the administration of city programs, policies, ordinance and directives as established by the City Council. He coordinates the delivery of municipal services through various city departments and prepares and administers the city's annual operating budget.
He supervises the business affairs of the city and advises the Council on the financial and other conditions of the city, and its future needs. He keeps the City Council informed on the progress of programs and the status of policies. He coordinates and give overall direction to city planning efforts and works closely with appropriate staff to further economic development in the city and surrounding area.
As the chief personnel officer for the city, he has the power to employee, discharge, reclassify or suspend city employees in accordance with city-approved policies. He also represents the City in any employment contract negotiations with city employees.
The City Amdinistrator's office is in the Executive Administration Department at City Hall where the offices of City Clerk and Deputy City Clerk are also located. Those offices prepare the Council agendas and minutes, process work papers of the Mayor, Council and City Administrator and reocrd and file the ordinances, resolution and other city documents. The City Clerk's office also coordinates and issues various business permits and licenses.
We welcome you to our website and hope that you find it informative. You can also reach us directly by phone at 319-352-9211. |
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