TO:
Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
THROUGH:
Mark Danaj, City Manager
FROM:
Cathy A. Hanson, Human Resources Director
SUBJECT:Title
Establish Salary Range and Benefits for the Newly Created Assistant City Manager Classification (Human Resources Director Hanson).
APPROVE
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Recommended Action
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the City Council authorize approval of the recommended salary range and benefits for the Assistant City Manager classification.
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FISCAL IMPLICATIONS:
The salary and benefits for this classification have been allocated in the approved budget for Fiscal Year 2014-2015.
BACKGROUND:
Previously, the City had a position in the Management Services Department that assisted the City Manager with special projects and the daily operations of the Management Services Department. This position was classified as Assistant to the City Manager/Deputy City Manager or a Senior Management Analyst.
DISCUSSION:
There is a need to have a senior executive level position that can not only oversee and facilitate major projects or activities throughout the City, but also assist the City Manager in overseeing departments as needed; helping with the development and implementation of the City's Strategic plan, open government and other governance initiatives, policy analysis, assistance with organizational development efforts including employee communication and performance evaluations, CIP, Citywide and departmental goals, individual development objectives, programs and services as well as the overall day-to-day operations of the City. This classification would also act for the City Manager in his absence. The classification specification detailing the essential functions of this position is attached.
The value of reclassifying to a higher level is multifold. First, it will give the City Manager the opportunity to spend more of his time manag...
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