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Home My WebLink AboutCC Policy No. 108 - City Manager as Chief Administrative Officer Amended October 17, 2023CITY COUNCIL POLICY CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AMENDED: October 17, 2023 ADOPTED: November 22, 1982 POLICY # 108 TITLE: City Manager as Chief Administrative Officer Background The City of National City operates under the Council/Manager form of government, a system that combines the policy leadership of elected officials in the form of a City Council, with the managerial expertise of an appointed City Manager. The Council is the legislative body that represents the community and is empowered to formulate citywide policy. The City Council is comprised of the Mayor and four councilmembers who are elected by their districts. The City Manager is appointed by the City Council and serves as the chief administrative officer of the organization. The City Manager is responsible for administration of City affairs, day-to-day operations, implementation of City Council policies, and is the liaison between the City Council and the City staff. Purpose The purpose of this policy is to clarify the City Manager’s responsibilities and to establish guidelines under which the City Council issues directives to City staff members. Policy In accordance with the National City Municipal Code, Section 2.01.030, except for the purpose of inquiry, the City Council shall deal with the administrative departments solely through the City Manager. Neither the City Council nor any member thereof shall give orders to any employee of the City Manager. This policy is based on the principle that departments carry on their approved activities and do not alter approved priorities or policies on the basis of a request that has not been approved by the City Council as a body. The City Manager shall act as chief administrative officer for the various appointed department directors.. The City Manager’s duties and responsibilities are codified in National City Municipal Code Chapter 2.01. Appointing Authority National City Municipal Code, Chapter 2.01 Government Code section 34851, et seq. Prior Policy Amendments: June 11, 2013 (Revised – No Resolution – Refer to Meeting Minutes) October 8, 2013 (Resolution No. 2013-147) October 17 2023 (Resolution No. 2023-149)