i) Section Headings. The headings on each of the sections and subsections of this Agreement are for the convenience of the parties only and do not limit or expand the contents of any such section or subsection.
j) No Assignment. Employee may not assign this Agreement in whole or in part.
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SIGNATURE PAGE TO CITY MANAGER EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
Dated: Dec 18, 2023 City ofArroyo Grande
Caren Ra ussom( Dec 18, 202310: 27 PST)
Caren Ray Russom, Mayor
Dated: Dec 18, 2023 EMPLOYEE
Matthewln ( Dec 18, 202310: 37 PST)
Matthew J. Downing
Approved as to Form:
Isaac Rosen
Isaac Rosen( Dec 18, 202310:32 PST)
Isaac Rosen, City Attorney
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Exhibit " A"
Job Description
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ARROYO GRANDE - Negotiated City Manager
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EXHIBIT A
CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE
CITY MANAGER
Class specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by employees in the class.
Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.
DEFINITION
To plan, direct, manage and oversee the activities and operations of the City including administration, finance, community development, police, public works and parks and recreation programs; and to provide highly responsible and complex administrative support to the City Council.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Receives policy direction from the City Council.
Exercises direct supervision over management, supervisory, professional, technical and clerical staff.
ESSENTIAL AND MARGINAL FUNCTION STATEMENTS— Essential responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Essential Functions:
1. Assume full management responsibility for all City operations including administration, finance, community development, police, public works and parks and recreation programs; recommend and administer policies and procedures.
2. Direct the development and implementation of the City's goals, objectives, policies and priorities.
3. Establish, within City policy, appropriate service and staffing levels; monitor and evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures; allocate resources accordingly.
4. Plan, direct and coordinate, through management staff, the work plan for the City; assign projects and programmatic areas of responsibility; review and evaluate work methods and procedures; meet with management staff to identify and resolve problems.
5. Assess and monitor work load, administrative support systems and internal reporting relationships; identify opportunities for improvement.
6. Select, motivate and evaluate personnel; resolve personnel concerns and issues; maintain the City's labor relations program.
7. Oversee the development and administration of the City budget; approve the forecast of funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials and supplies; approve expenditures and implement budgetary adjustments as appropriate and necessary.
8. Explain, justify and defend City programs, policies and activities; negotiate and resolve sensitive and controversial issues.
9. Represent the City to all departments and outside agencies; coordinate City activities with those of other cities, counties and outside agencies and organizations.
10. Provide staff assistance to the City Council; prepare and present staff reports and other necessary correspondence.
CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE
City Manager( Continued)
Essential Functions: ( continued)
11. Provide staff support to assigned boards and commissions.
12. Attend and participate in professional group meetings; stay abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of public administration and management.
13. Respond to media inquiries, City Council concerns, issues and community needs.
14. Respond to and resolve difficult and sensitive citizen inquiries and complaints.
15. Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.
QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:
Operations, services and activities of a municipality.
Advanced principles and practices of public administration.
Principles and practices of program development and administration.
Principles and practices of municipal budget preparation and administration.
Principles and practices of personnel administration.
Principles of supervision, training and performance evaluation.
Principles of business letter writing and report preparation.
Rules and regulations governing public meetings.
Pertinent Federal, State and local laws, codes and regulations.
Ability to:
Plan, organize and direct the work of staff.
Select, supervise, train and evaluate staff.
Delegate authority and responsibility.
Direct the operations, services and activities of a municipality.
Identify and respond to community and City Council issues, concerns and needs.
Develop and administer, departmental goals, objectives and procedures.
Prepare clear and concise administrative and financial reports.
Prepare and administer budgets.
Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions and implement recommendations in support of goals.
Research, analyze and evaluate new service delivery methods and techniques.
Interpret and apply Federal, State and local policies, laws and regulations.
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Maintain effective audio- visual discrimination and perception needed for making observations, communicating with others, reading, writing and operating assigned equipment.
Maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities.
Experience and Training Guidelines
Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Experience:
Seven years of increasingly responsible experience in municipal governments, including five years of administrative and supervisory responsibility.
CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE
City Manager( Continued)
Training:
Equivalent to a Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in public administration, business administration or a related field. An advanced degree in public administration or a closely related field is desirable.
License or Certificate:
Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid driver's license.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Environmental Conditions:
Position requires prolonged sitting, standing, walking, office and field environment; travel from site to site; extensive public contact.
Physical Conditions:
Essential functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for walking, standing or sitting for prolonged periods of time; repetitive movement and fine coordination using a computer keyboard, light lifting and carrying up to twenty pounds; speaking and hearing to exchange information, near visual acuity to prepare and review correspondence and a variety of other documents.