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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes 0845 - Propose Review of Current Form of GovernmentWASHINGTON RESOLUTION NO 845 CITY OF TUKWILA A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, PROPOSING REVIEW OF ITS CURRENT FORM OF GOVERNMENT. WHEREAS, the City of Tukwila, Washington, currently operates under the Mayor- Council form of government with provisions for a full time Administrative Assistant, and WHEREAS, State Law allows a non charter code city to modify or change, under certain circumstances, its current plan of government and adopt an alternative plan, and WHEREAS, the relative merits of alternative government forms have been considered by the City upon many occasions, and WHEREAS, the City Council now wishes to gather information, conduct hearings, solicit expert testimony and have free and open debate on the subject, and WHEREAS, the City Council desires to conduct these considera- tions and any change that may result with minimum impact on the current government and on the terms of the elected officials, and WHEREAS, the alternatives within the Mayor- Council plan of government can be selected by the Council, but the change to a Council Manager form of government must be submitted to a vote of the people. NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, DO RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS: 1. The City Council of the City of Tukwila declares its intent to review alternative forms of government and to give considera- tion to adoption of an alternative form. 2. The forms of government to be considered include: A. Retention of the current Mayor- Council plan with an Administrative Assistant or Personnel Manager. B. Retention of the Mayor- Council plan of government with increased salary for the Mayor and no Administrative Assistant. C. Retention of the Mayor Council plan of government with a reduction in the Mayor's salary and provision for a full time professional City Administrator who reports to the Mayor. D. Change to the Council- Manager form of government. E. Other alternatives as the Council may decide. 3. The attachments to this resolution outline the plan for considering this change, including: A. Attachment A identifies the activities in this con- sideration including public meetings, public hearings, debates, etc. and shows the schedule for major milestones for the activities. B. Attachment B presents a decision tree that characterizes the major decisions to be made by the Council and /or residents of Tukwila, and C. Attachment C provides a brief summary of the characteris- tics of the four primary governmental alternatives under considera- tion. A final proposal to continue, modify, or change the existing Mayor Council form of government will be made following review and allowing for public comment as outlined in Attachment B. PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, at a regular meeting thereof this 17th day of January 1983. Approved as to Form ATTEST City Attorney Daniel D. Woo Published Record Chronicle Mayor Gary Van Dusen City Clerk Maxine Anderson JANUARY 10 Present resolution to initiate consideration of alternate form of government Adopt or reject resolution Further discussion of issues, questions, and procedures JANUARY 17 JANUARY 24 FEBRUARY MARCH 7 MARCH 14 *MARCH 21 *APRIL 1 ATTACHMENT A Expert presentations (to include AWC spokesman, mayors, administrators and city managers) Public hearing on alternate form of government Present draft resolution calling for a Special Election Vote on resolution calling for Special Election Last day to request County Auditor (by resolution) for Special Election Special Election (reject or adopt new form of government) All candidates file for Primary Primary Election *MAY 17 JULY 25 -29 SEPTEMBER 20 NOVEMBER 8 General Election (new form of government can take effect on assumption of office by newly elected Council) *Applies only if Council- Manager form of government is selected Attachment B Decision chart for major decisions made by the Council and/or residents ATTACHMENT C A. MAYOR- COUNCIL (Administrative Assistant /Personnel Manager) Administration Part -time Mayor Chief Administrative Officer Appoints Department Heads Appoints Administrative Assistant /Personnel Manager Administrative Assistant /Personnel Manager has varied delegated authority to supervise and coordinate City functions, including personne Policy Part -time Mayor serves as joint policy maker with Council Implements and enforces laws and policy Prepares and submits annual budget Presides over Council meetings Has veto power on Council Political Mayor is popularly elected political leader of the community Serves definite term and is removed by recall Is official representative of the City B. MAYOR- COUNCIL (Full -Time Mayor) Administration Full -Time Mayor is Chief Administrative Officer Develops administrative policy and procedures Compensated at commensurate salary Appoints Department Heads Supervises Department Heads and coordinates all City functions including personnel May require varied administrative support from staff Policy Full -Time Mayor Serves as joint policy maker with Council Implements and enforces laws and policy Prepares /submits annual budget Has veto power on Council Presides over Council meetings Political Full -Time Mayor Popularly elected political leader of City Serves definite term and is removed by recall Is official and ceremonial representative of City C. MAYOR- COUNCIL (With City Administrator) AdWistration tie Mciyur rs the Chief Administrative Officer and he remains that under this form of government. Chief administrative duties delegated to Administrator who is pro- fessionally trained Administrator appointed by Part -Time Mayor for indefinite term Administrator coordinates /supervises Department Heads and all admini- strative functions Administrator heads personnel department Policy Administrator advises Part -Time Mayor and is administrative liaison to Council May assist in budget preparation and monitor City's financial condition May develop long -range plans Develops /implements administrative and legislative policy Political Popularly elected political leader of City Serves definite term and is removed by recall Is official and ceremonial representative of City Administrator may represent Mayor to community in varying degrees May be responsible for general public relations ATTACHMENT C Page 2 D. COUNCIL MANAGER (City Manager) Administration City Manager is professionally trained administrator Appointed by and serves at pleasure of the Council Is Chief Administrative Officer: Appoints Department Heads Supervises /coordinates all department functions -Is Chief Personnel Officer Policy City Manager Prepares /submits annual budget Monitors City financial condition Develops long -range plans Enforces all laws Implements Council policy Formulates joint policy with Council and may assume a policy leader- ship role Political Mayor (elected from the Council) serves as ceremonial head of the City City Manager must be responsive to community needs City Manager is generally apolitical, but must work with political factions to promote policy