Position of city administrator established.

Huntsville Code of Ordinances § 2-324

in effect

Sec. 2-324. - Position of city administrator established. (a) The position of city administrator is hereby created and assigned to the office of the mayor. The city administrator, whose qualifications are established by the mayor, shall be appointed by the mayor, subject to the approval of the city council as provided by law. The city administrator shall hold office for the term of the mayor making the appointment. The city administrator shall be under the general supervision and control of the mayor. Generally, the city administrator shall be available to councilmembers to respond to requests for information related to city programs or activities pertinent to the performance of a councilmember's duties. (b) The duties of the city administrator, which shall be performed in accordance with applicable laws, include the following: (1) Serves as department head for the administration department. (2) In matters related to his office and, more broadly, the operations of the city through its various departments, the city administrator shall serve as an executive director of the city, directly assisting and advising the mayor in management of the city. He shall prepare special reports and attend special meetings as may be required by the mayor. The city administrator shall assist and collaborate with the mayor in the development, implementation, and furtherance of city goals, plans, and policies. (3) Provides general supervision, oversight, and control of the following departments: general services, human resources, information technology services, parks and recreation, police, fire and rescue, animal services, cemetery, landscape management, parking and public transit, and public works. (4) Makes decisions on situations or major matters that do not require the mayor's personal action; assists extensively in promoting public interest and understanding of city activities across the full breadth of all city departments. (5) Executes general and special assignments including investigations or surveys, in any phase of municipal administration; formulates recommendations for action by the mayor to adopt or alter policies and procedures. (6) Represents the mayor at meetings of public and private organizations, committees, and associations; substitutes for the mayor at city council meetings, work sessions, or other agency meetings in the absence of the mayor. (7) Confers with citizens and civic organizations and responds to their questions, concerns, and recommendations. (8) Reviews budget requests from the various departments and recommends the necessary decisions to be presented to the mayor and city council; assists the finance director in development and presentation of the mayor's annual budget documents. (9) Manages the development and execution of the 1990 capital improvement plan. (10) Addresses civic organizations, professional organizations, community groups, and the media regarding the activities and programs of the city; advances the city's public relations goals. (11) Directly monitors and advances interdepartmental communications, collaboration, and coordination. (12) Communicates decisions of the mayor to department heads or other business units of the city and ensures compliance with the mayor's directed policy or procedures as may be required. (13) Serves on various boards, commissions, and committees, as directed by the mayor or as may be provided for by applicable laws, including the ordinances of the city. (14) Monitors critical, special, and unusual events affecting the city and provides briefings to the mayor and other public officials as needed. (15) Performs related work as required and performs duties required by ordinance or resolution. (Ord. No. 23-322, § 1, 4-27-2023)

Source: City of Huntsville, Alabama, publisher code (Municode) + enacted ordinances (City Council/Legistar)URL: https://library.municode.com/al/huntsville/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=COOR_CH2AD_ARTVIIDEDEHEOTAPOF_DIV2ADDE_S2-324POADESFetched: 11/6/2026