§ 2.17.060. Powers

The city administrator shall further have the following powers:

(1) To perform the duties of city administrator set forth in this Chapter 2.17

(2) To summarily and without notice, investigate the affairs and conduct of any city department, agency, officer or employee.

(3) Subject to Sections 2.17.050(12)—(15), to hire, discipline, discharge, promote, or reclassify all city employees, subject to the provisions of the Veterans Preference Law (Chapter 35C of the Code of Iowa) and the Civil Service Law (Chapter 400 of the Code of Iowa).

(4) To appoint or employ persons to fill all places for which no other mode of appointment is provided and to administer oaths of office.

(5) To have such other powers as may be prescribed by ordinance.

(6) To delegate the city administrator's power and authority to subordinate officers and department heads to such extent that the city administrator deems appropriate.

The powers and duties of the city administrator, as provided for in this Chapter 2.17, whenever they conflict with the power and duties granted herein to any other officer or employee, shall supersede and have precedence over those powers and duties granted to other municipal officers or employees.

(Ord. No. 1299, § 2, 3-19-2012)