Laserfiche WebLink
effectively, and equitably. Elected officials, in turn, have more time to concentrate <br /> on creating a vision for the community's future. <br /> • Day-to-day operations are managed by a professional who is educated and trained <br /> in current city and town management practices, state and federal laws and <br /> mandates, and cost-effective service delivery techniques. <br /> • Responsiveness to citizens is enhanced by centralizing administrative accountability <br /> in an individual appointed by the elected governing body. <br /> • The professional manager or administrator brings to the communities they serve <br /> technical knowledge and experience, academic training, management expertise, and <br /> a dedication and commitment to public service. <br /> Duties of an Appointed Manager or Administrator <br /> • Carries out the policies adopted by the elected officials <br /> • Manages city or town services, which may include public works, public safety, <br /> planning and economic development, parks and recreation, libraries, youth services, <br /> resource recovery and recycling and utilities <br /> • Prepares a comprehensive annual budget and capital improvement program <br /> • Ensures fiscal responsibility and modern accounting practices <br /> • Develops performance measurement systems for city or town services <br /> • Applies for and administers federal, state, and private foundation grant funding <br /> • Recruits, hires and supervises the workforce of the city or town, including key <br /> department heads <br /> • Prepares council or board meeting agenda materials <br /> • Develops long-range plans with guidance from elected officials and assists in the <br /> achievement of common goals and objectives <br /> • Facilitates the flow and understanding of ideas and information between and among <br /> elected officials, employees and citizens <br /> Ethical Conduct: Honoring the Public Trust <br /> City and town managers or administrators who are members of the International <br /> City/County Management Association (ICMA) agree to abide by a strict Code of Ethics. <br /> The ICMA Code of Ethics specifies 12 ethical principles of personal and professional <br /> conduct, including complete dedication to democracy and the fair and equitable delivery <br /> of services to all residents. These standards go well beyond those required by law and <br /> include the provision that members shall refrain from participating in the election of the <br /> members of the employing legislative body as well as refraining from all political <br /> activities which undermine public confidence in professional administrators. The <br /> professional administrator must demonstrate ethical and legal awareness in personal <br /> and professional relationships and be dedicated to the highest principals of honesty, <br /> integrity, and excellence in management. <br /> 2 <br />