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City of Cokato <br /> Position Description <br /> Position/Title: City Administrator <br /> Department: Administration <br /> Immediate Supervisor: City Council <br /> Approved by Council: October 14, 2014 <br /> Primary Objective <br /> Following City Council goals and policies, oversees general government operations, land use, and <br /> participates in Human Resources to ensure efficient operation of City including, but not limited to the <br /> following: <br /> Supervise the administration of all departments including Administration, Government Operations, Fire <br /> Department, Public Works Department, Ambulance, Museum and Planning and Zoning. Serve as the <br /> staff liaison to Wright County for the Police service contract. Operate with considerable discretion in <br /> normal administration functions and in implementing policies of the Council. Execute any assignments <br /> and duties assigned by the Council, State Statute, or City Ordinance, in areas of general government <br /> operation,planning and zoning, human resources, and Emergency Management Services. <br /> Essential Functions <br /> Governmental Operation <br /> 1. Develop and administer the rules, regulations and procedures necessary to insure the proper <br /> functioning of all departments to meet goals and objectives established by the City Council. <br /> 2. Prepare and submit the annual budget to the City Council and keep the City Council advised of the <br /> financial condition of the City. Make recommendations as he/she may determine desirable and <br /> necessary to insure effective management of financial assets. Works with the City Clerk and City <br /> Council to insure favorable investment of available funds, effective and proper accounting <br /> practices, appropriate insurance and effective financial planning. <br /> 3. Maintain a familiarity with alternate revenue sources including federal and state aids, loans, <br /> grants, and other possible sources, and submits recommendation to the City Council for actions <br /> necessary to pursue such sources. <br /> 4. Supervise and manage all City operations, including, but not limited to, the departments of <br /> Administration, Government Operations, Fire, Public Works, Ambulance, Museum, Planning and <br /> Zoning, and Water and Sewer within the policies and budget constraints of the City. <br /> 5. Advise the City Council as to the future needs of the City, making recommendations to the <br /> Council in a five-year capital improvement program reviewed and up-dated annually. This <br />