2.20.710 Duties and responsibilities of department head.
A. In addition to the duties prescribed by law, this title, or other city ordinance, the redevelopment agency director, subject to supervision and control of the city manager, shall:
1. Supervise and direct activities of the redevelopment agency.
2. Be responsible for department staffing and evaluations.
3. Develop departmental operational plans, priorities, policies and procedures to meet the needs of the city.
4. Manage professional service contracts the city enters into.
5. With input from management staff, develop and manage department-wide budget.
6. Monitor fiscal activity to assure conformity with established policies; review and approve departmental purchases.
7. Consult with and advise mayor, council, senior staff, other city departments, and citizens’ groups on issues related to the redevelopment agency.
8. Review and approve plans and applications for new development to ensure conformity to city standards.
9. Serve as the city’s representative on various committees and boards as directed by city manager.
10. Coordinate redevelopment of community and public properties in accordance with state statute, city ordinances and agency policy.
11. Act as the agency’s representative in discussions and negotiations with property owners and developers.
12. Work closely with city elected and appointed officials and financial consultants to most effectively implement redevelopment plans and budgets.
13. Assess community needs and recommend goals and direction for redevelopment.
14. Implement redevelopment area plans as adopted by the agency board and city council.
15. Administer redevelopment area budgets as adopted by the agency board and city council and as approved by the taxing entities committee.
16. Research, obtain, and administer funding through tax increment financing, grants and general program budgets.
17. Coordinate administrative procedures related to redevelopment and the integration with city-wide programs.
18. Assist with the development of city ordinances and policies.
19. Make final decisions regarding recruitment, hiring, discipline, retention, and advancement of staff.
20. Demonstrate ability to understand complex issues and make decisions based on available information and experience.
21. Demonstrate ability to work well under pressure and in emergency situations.
22. Act as interim city manager as needed. (See Section 2.16.570.)
B. The enumeration of the foregoing duties and responsibilities specified in subsection (A) of this section shall not be deemed to prevent or limit the city manager from prescribing additional duties or responsibilities for the redevelopment agency director or assigning the designated duties and responsibilities to another director, as the city manager shall deem appropriate. (Ord. 2013-08 § 1 (Exh. A (part)); Ord. 2/16/2010O-2 § 1 (Exh. A (part)); Ord. 4/21/2009O-7 § 1 (part). Formerly 2.20.810)