Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAbout1985-01-28 85-101 RESOLVE`' 85-101 Introduced by Councilor McCaitFry, .January 28, 1985 CITY OF BANGOR (TITLE.) �6tr g, Adopting Clty_Manaojer_Evaluation.Procedures By uw CRY cou. of On city of Bangor: B SGLVBB. WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Bangor should undertake an evaluation process with the City Manager on an annual basis; and WHEREAS, the City Council deme -that it is in the best interest of the operation of City goverment that communication between the Manager and the City Council is of utmost importance; and WHEREAS, this process has been lacking any formality for several years; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT the City Council of the City of Bangor will adopt an annual City Manager Evaluation Procedure which will include: 1) Development of specific goals for the City Manager to undertake on an annual basis; such goals to be used for evaluation purpose but not to be intended to be all inclusive goals for the City. 2) Distribute evaluation forma to the City Council at the second meeting in August for the purpose of a written review. - 3) Submitlevaluation forma to the Chairman of the City Council at the first meeting in September with a special executive session for evaluation scheduled immediately thereafter. AND, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the City Council endorse the attached Manager Goals for 1985 and Annual Evaluation Form. 95-101 IN CLTY comcxn R E S O L V E T2nwry 28, 1985 Paeead �. VVylf�c,l� CIV CrNNx Adopting city M3 ger c alu tion e[«edpran 1985 coals 1. Administration a. Develop and implement a financial administrative pro- cedures manual. b. Review and improve budget procedures and presentation. o. Develop and present options and/or recommendation for implementation by July 1, 1985 regarding the following: 1. Coordination of internal and .external financial reports. 2. Handling Of Motor Pool Equipment and Bus Equipment Reserve Funds. 3. Reserving and/or writing off reserves held against Enterprise Funds; i.e., Bass Park and Airport. 2. Economic. Development a. Development and implementation of a comprehensive economic development plan for the City. b. Develop a marketing strategy with implementation options for the City. 3. Leadership a. Encourage the initiation of new ideas concerning the operation of the City. b. Develop greater oven and accessible goverment through administrative leadership, C. Improve citizen involvement and trust in City government. 4. Volunteerism a. Develop and implement a plan for increasingvolunteerism in City government. b. Develop more neighborhood associations in dealing:with common neighborhood problems. 5. Bass Park a. Develop a Procedure to enable the City Council to evaluate the Bass Park Corporation operations. CITY MANAGER EVALUATION I. ADMINISTRATION (1) Manpower Development: Does he appoint and train effective subordinates? Has he retained excellent people who were tempted to go elsewhere? (2) Supervision: Does he direct his group and control their efforts? Does he encourage their initiative? Does he know what is going on with all projects? Is he available to his employees for guidance and counselling? Does he evaluate his key personnel and suggest ways for them to improve? (3) Execution of Policy: Does he understand and comply with the -Overall policy laws and philosophy of the organization? Do his efforts lead toward successful accomplishment of goals? Does he measure results against goals and take corrective action? (4) Budget: Is his budget realistic? Is it prepared in a good format? Is it reasonable? Does he con- trol expenses within the set levels of the budget? (5) Reporting: Does he submit accurate and complete staff reports on schedule? Are they readable? Are staff reports concise, to the point and sub- mitted with appropriate recommendations when necessary? (6) Planning: Is he familiar with the Council's poli- cies, objectives and practices? Does he translate these policies, objectives and practices into specific programs? (?) Leadership: Does he motivate others to maximum performance? Is he respected as demanding but fair? Does he get enthusiastic responses to new ideas and needed reorganizations? (8) Job Organization: Does he delegate responsib11ty but handle job details efficiently? Does he use time productively? Does he program activities in an orderly and systematic way? (9) Communication: Does he keep appropriate people informed? Does he present his thoughts in an orderly understandable manner? Is he able to ovine people to adopt his viewpoint? Is his written correspondence clear and concise and an accurate representation of City policy? II. EXTERNAL RELATIONSHIPS (30) Community Reputation: What is the general attitude of the community to this man? Is he regarded as a and of high integrity,, ability and devotion to the City of Bangor? (11) Professional Reputation: How does he stand among others in the Public Administration profession? Does he deal effectively with other city, comfy and state officials? Is he respected by other professional and staff representatives of the city, the county and the state? Does he enthusias- tically and constructively attend seminars and conferences? (12) Intergovernmental Relations: noes the City manager work Closely with other Federal, State and local government representatiaves? Is his relationship with others friendly? Does he provide requested assistance to other cities and the county? (13)Community Relations: Does he skillfully represent the city to the press, radio and television? Does he properly avoid politics and partisanship? Does he show an honest interest in the community? Does he properly defend Bangor and its reputation? III. PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS (14) Imagination: Does he show originality in approaching problems? Does he create effective solutions? Is he able to visualize the implicatin of various approaches? (15) Objectivity: Is he unemotional and unbiased? Does he take a rational, impersonal viewpoint based on facts and qualified opinions? (16) Drive: Is he energetic, willing to spend whatever time is necessary to d0 a good job? Does he have good mental and physical stamina? (17) Decisiveness: Is he able to reach timely decisions and initiate action, but not be compulsive? (18) Attitude: Is he enthusiastic? Cooperative? Willing to adapt? (19) Firmness: Does he have the courage of his convictions9 Is he firm when convinced, but not stubborn?