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íÊÕÛÎÓÂÛÈÓÍÎ The City of Elk River operates under a statutory form of government consisting of a four member City Council and a Mayor who is also a voting member. Council members are elected by ward to a four-year term with two Council seats up for election each even year. The Mayor is also elected to a four-year term. The City Council is responsible for adopting the city’s budget and tax levy, passing resolutions and ordinances, all hiring and firing decisions, policy making, development and growth planning, and overall city direction. In addition to general government services, the City of Elk River provides a full range of municipal services including police and fire protection, building and other safety inspections, planning and zoning, economic development, environmental services, parks and recreation, library, infrastructure maintenance and repair, and snow removal. The City also operates two off-sale liquor stores. Water and electric services are provided by Elk River Municipal Utilities. ìÍÉÓÈÓÍÎ The City Administrator is appointed by, and serves at the pleasure of, the City Council. As the chief administrative officer, the City Administrator is responsible for the daily administration and coordination of all City affairs in accordance with city ordinances and directives from the City Council. The City Administrator manages an adopted 2011 general fund budget of $12.5 million and a total budget of $23.1 million and supervises an authorized complement of 137 full-time employees assigned to seven operating departments, as shown below in the organizational chart. Other responsibilities include providing information and recommendations that support the City Council policy-making, directing implementation of the city’s strategic goals, and maintaining cooperative relationships with government agencies, the business community, and the general public. ìÍÉÓÈÓÍÎê×ËÇÓÊ×Ï×ÎÈÉ Master’s degree in public administration, business administration or a related field and seven (7) years of local government management experience. Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered. Qualified candidates must have a broad working knowledge of municipal functions and demonstrate strong leadership skills in setting an organization’s direction and tone, developing a cohesive staff team, and building consensus on organizational priorities. Proven record of increasing organizational efficiency and ensuring a strong fiscal position are required. Must have exceptional communication and interpersonal skills and be adept at engaging others to effect organizational change.