CC RES 1984-061RESOLUTION N0. 84 -61
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO PALOS VERDES ESTABLISHING CERTAIN POSITIONS
AND RELATED SALARY RANGES FOR FISCAL YEAR 1984 -850
WHEREAS, the City Manager is authorized and .directed, under
Section 2.08.070 of the Rancho Palos Verdes Municipal Code to recommend the
organization or reorganization of positions in the best interests of the City;
and
WHEREAS, the City Manager has recommended the creation of the regular,
full -time postion of Finance Director as set forth in Exhibit "A ", at the salary
range $2,650- $3,438 for fiscal year 1984 -85; and
WHEREAS, the City Manager has recommended the creation of the
permanent, full -time position of Assistant to the City Manager /City Treasurer,
as set forth in Exhibit "B ", at the salary range $2,258 - $2,945 for fiscal year
1984 -85;
NOW, THERE FORE , THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALO S VERDE S
DOES HEREBY RESOLVE, DETERMINE, AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS:
1. The regular, full -time position of Finance Director, as set forth
in Exhibit "A ", is created at the salary range $2,650 - $3,438 for fiscal year
1984 -85; and
2. The regular, full -time position of Assistant to the City Manager/
City Treasurer, as set forth in Exhibit "B ", is created at the salary range
$2,258- $2,945 for fiscal year 1984 -85; and
3. The City Manager is directed to take whatever steps are necessary
to implement these actions.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED September 18, 1984.
MAYOR
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
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State of California )
County of Los, Angeles ) ss
City of Rancho Palos Verdes )
I, JO LOFTHUS, City Clerk of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes,
hereby certify that the above Resolution No. 84 -61 was duly and regularly
passed and adopted by the said City Council at a regular meeting thereof held
on September 18, 1984.
City Clerk, City of Rancho Palos Verdes
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City Manager Approval
Department Approval.
Finance Director Approval
Effective Date
Changes Effective
FINANCE DIRECTOR
DEFINITION:
Under administrative direction to plan, organize, direct, coordinate and
evaluate the City accounting, purchasing, budget control, audit and business
license administration, and to perform other related duties as assigned.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:
Administers accounting system including: computer input /output; journals and
ledgers; acts as liaison between departments and accounting system; collects
and analyzes data; acts as information source to City Manager and public;
monitors cash flow oversees payroll functions, and benefits administration.
Responsible for financial reporting including: compiling information and
writing reports to various state and local agencies. Develops and monitors
City budget. Oversees purchasing within City including tracking purchase
order requests and monitoring cash flow. Supervises word processing operation.
Makes recommendations to City Council; oversees and supervises business license
enforcement and licensing of all city -owned businesses; makes recommendations
on changes in business license procedures. Supervises accounting functions
for the City; administers false alarm ordinance, attends professional meetings
and conferences, and City Council meetings.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:
Knowledge of:
Philosophy objectives and principles of modern municipal administration,
particularly in the area of finance, budgeting, accounting, and modern
office practices.
Principles, practices and procedures of public administration; management
and supervision, including the development and administration of the City
budget;
Governmental Accounting, Auditing, and Financial Reporting.
Ability to:
Plan, organize, coordinate and direct departmental operations;
Evaluate and make objective recommendations on improvements to existing
operations;
Prepare and administer City budget;
Direct, train, and evaluate department personnel;
Prepare and present objective written and oral reports; and
Establish and maintain efficient and effective communications/ relationships
with City personnel, consultants, and City Council.
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City Manager Approval
Department Approval
Finance Director Approval-
Effective Date
Changes Effective
ASSISTANT TO THE CITY MANAGER /CITY TREASURER
DEFINITION:
Under administrative direction to assist the City Manager coordinating the
activities of city departments; provide responsible and technical staff assist-
ance on a variety of matters to the City Manager, City Council and department
heads; administers the personnel function, directs risk management programs,
and assists in the coordination of computer applications.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:
Performs administrative studies and makes recommendations on the operations,
procedures and personnel practices and administration of the City; assists the
City Manager in the analysis and development of creative solutions to municipal
problems; assists in the preparation of the annual budget, works with other
government agencies and private industries; prepares staff reports for City
Manager and City Council; supervises, trains, and evaluates staff and coordinates
work assignments for Administrative Analyst position. Serves as Personnel
Director, developing and implementing personnel policies, supervising recruit-
ment plans, conducting entrance /exit interviews and performing related personnel
functions. Directs risk management program, processing new claims, maintaining
files, suggesting money saving and risk management techniques for the City.
Acts as City Treasurer, managing cash flow for City and invests City funds.
Researches special projects as aassigned by City Manager; supervises Secretary
II and Administrative Analysts; acts as liaison between City Manager and staff.
Coordinates computer application programs, including trouble - shooting departmental
coordination and computer training; attends professional meetings and City
Council meetings, performs related duties as assigned.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:
Knowledge of:
Organization and operation of municipal government;
Principles and practices of public /business administration;
Laws, ordinances and regulations government municipal administration;
Personnel practices and procedures;
Treasury Management;
Methods of analyzing, evaluating and modifying administration procedures;
and
Ability to:
Analyze, evaluate and make recommendations on improvements to existing depart-
mental and municipal operations;
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Ability to: (continued)
Conduct assigned studies and reports;
Prepare and present reports;
Communicate effectively orally, and in writing;
Work harmoniously with City Council, City staff, and the general public;
Coordinate activities and assignments involving City departments;
Train and evaluate staff, and
Supervise executive secretary and administrative analysts under direction of
City Manager
Experience:
Three years of increasingly responsible experience in Administrative Analyst's
or Assistant's work involving personnel, organization, budgetary or related
areas, preferably in a local government agency, and
Education:
Equivalent to graduation from an accredited four year college or university
with major work in Public Administration, Business Administration or related
fields. Completion of Master's Degree may be substituted one year of the
required experience. A Master's Degree in Public Administration or related
field is desirable.
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