HomeMy WebLinkAboutA040 - Second reading of amendment to Section 2.45 of the Municipal Code, Duties and Powers of the City Manager, to authorize delegation of duties and powersTo:Mayor and City Council
From:Brian Phillips, Assistant City Manager
Date:March 7, 2025
Subject:Amendment to Section 2.45 of Municipal Code
Item No. 41
MEMO
The ordinance relating to amendment to Section 2.45 of the Municipal Code, Duties and
Powers of the City Manager, to authorize delegation of duties and powers is attached for
your review and consideration for second reading.
ATTACHMENT(S):
Ordinance_City_Manager_Duties-Powers.pdf
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Ames, IA 50010
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ORDINANCE NO. ______
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF
THE CITY OF AMES, IOWA, BY ENACTING A NEW
SECTION 2.45(20) THEREOF, FOR THE PURPOSE OF
CLAIRIFYING CITY MANAGER’S DELEGATION OF
DUTIES AND POWERS REPEALING ANY AND ALL
ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT
TO THE EXTENT OF SUCH CONFLICT; AND
ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
BE IT ENACTED, by the City Council for the City of Ames, Iowa, that:
Section One. The Municipal Code of the City of Ames, Iowa shall be and the same is hereby
amended by enacting a new Section 2.45(20) as follows:
DIVISION III
CITY MANAGER
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Sec. 2.45. DUTIES AND POWERS OF THE CITY MANAGER.
The city manager shall be the chief administrative officer of the city and head of the administrative
service. The city manager shall:
***(20) Have the power to delegate any powers or authority to subordinate officers and department
heads to such extent that the city manager deems appropriate.
Section Two. All ordinances, or parts of ordinances, in conflict herewith are hereby repealed to
the extent of such conflict, if any.
Section Three. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage and
publication as required by law.
Passed this day of , 2025.
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Renee Hall, City Clerk John A. Haila, Mayor
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