Resolution - 6639RESOLUTION NO. 6639
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST
COVINA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE CLASS SPECIFICATfi.ON
AND SALARY RANGE FOR ASSISTANT TO THE CITY MANAGER;
AND AMENDING RESOLUTION 6482, MANAGEMENT AND CON-
FIDENTIAL SALARIES; RESOLUTION 1277,'CLASSIFICATION
. AND COMPENSATION OF POSITIONS; AND RESOLUTION 6569,
ADOPTING THE OPERATING BUDGET AND APPROVING APPROPRI-
ATIONS FOR FISCAL YEAR 1982-83.
WHEREAS the Personnel Commission has reviewed and recommends
approval of the amendments to the Assistant to the City Manager class
specification; and
WHEREAS the Personnel Commission has reviewed and recommends
a salary range of $2,287 $3,0.87 for the Assistant to the City Manager
class;. and
WHEREAS the Administrative Assistant in the City Manager's
Office is performing Assistant to the City Manager duties;
The City Council of the City of West Covina does hereby
resolve as follows:
SECTION 1. Pursuant to the recommendation of the Personnel
Commission of the City of West Covina, the class specification for
Assistant to the City Manager,, attached hereto and marked "Exhibit A"
and by this reference incorporated herein, is hereby adopted.
SECTION 2. Resolution 6482 relating to management and con-
fidential salaries is hereby amended to include the classification
of Assistant to the City Manager at the salary range of $2,287 - $3,087.
SECTION 3. Resolution 1277 relating to classification and.
compensation of positions is- hereby amended to include the revised
class specification for Assistant.to the City Manager.
SECTION 4. Resolution 6569 adopting the operating budget and
approving appropriations for fiscal year 1982-83 is hereby amended with
the addition of one Assistant to the City Manager position and the de-
letion of one Administrative Assistant in the City Manager's Office
budget.
SECTION 5. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of
this resolution.
ADOPTED AND APPROVED this l3th.day.of December, 1982.
Mayor
ATTEST:
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City Clerk'
• I hereby certify'that the foregoing resolution was duly
adopted by the City Council of the City of West Covina at a regular
meeting thereof held on the l3th day of' December,.1982, by the
following vote of the Council:
A'YE S :
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen: Bacon, Shearer, Chappell, Tice
Councilmen:. None
Councilmen: Tennant
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
City Attorney
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ATTEST,;;)
City Clerk
• CITY OF WEST COVINA EXHIBIT A CLASS SPECIFICATION
November 1982
ASSISTANT TO THE CITY MANAGER
JOB SUMMARY
Under administrative direction, performs varied and responsible staff
work in the City Manager's Office; assists the City Manager in the
analysis and solution of municipal problems with particular emphasis on
city-wide problems. Works closely with the City Manager and acts
• as a representative of the City Manager; does related work as required.
Class Characteristics
This is a management classification characterized by staff work of a
highly responsible nature. The Assistant to the City Manager is as-
signed to the City Manager's Office and is responsible for overseeing
city-wide projects, participation on task forces, and solving community and
organizational problems. The duties of the position can involve any aspect
of city administration and are received by way of general and specific
delegation by the City Manager. Great latitude and the exercise of inde-
pendent judgment exists in the performing of duties. The person in this
position makes recommendations to the City Manager on policy and adminis-
trative matters.
Representative Duties
1. Assists the City Manager by assuming responsibility for delegated
tasks such as chairing or participating in standing and ad hoc
committees of substantial importance to the overall direction of
city operations or relating to special problems facing the city.
2. Advises the City Manager on a variety of issues concerning internal
operations and matters of departmental activity impacting the over-
all direction of the management of the city.
. 3. Initiates and develops proposals for the solution of problems concerning
better means of organization, staffing, and other management activities.
4. Attends City Council and commission meetings as well as conferences
to represent the City/City Manager's Office and input on matters being
considered.
5. Provides support to the Mayor and Councilmembers with respect to matters
such as handling citizen complaints, providing information to be used
in decision making, providing updates on continuing issues, and as
requested.
6. Prepares press releases and other public information reports, as well
as assisting members of the public media, and speaks before members
of civic, school, and community groups.
7. Prepares a variety of reports, correspondence, and resolutions.
8. Serves as the primary administrator and/or coordinator in the de-
velopment and implementation of special programs.
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9. Acts as a general administrative resource to department heads and
their staff.
10. Does other duties as assigned by the City Manager.
QUALIFICATIONS GUIDE
Training and Experience
Any combination of training and/or experience that would provide the
knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the duties of
the position.
A typical way to obtain these would be to possess a Bachelors degree in
government, public administration, business administration, or related
field supplemented by some graduate courses in these field and five
years of professional experience in administrative analysis, adminis-
trative research or as an assistant to a top administrator having
budget, personnel, or program responsibilities. A Masters degree in
one of the above fields would serve as the equivalent of one year of
experience.
Knowledge and Abilities
Thorough knowledge of modern principles, methods, and problems in munici-
pal public administration including organization, personnel and fiscal
management systems and procedures; knowledge of research methodology,
including statistical and financial analysis, and report preparation;
knowledge of city government and intergovernmental relationships.
Ability to win and retain the respect and cooperation of city officials,
city employees, representatives of governmental organizations, and repre-
sentatives of community groups; ability to evaluate administrative problems
and recommend means of improvement; ability to keep abreast of current
developments affecting municipal administration.
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