Original Author: Norris, Margaret
Date of Material: 02/01/2009
Subjects(s):
City manager
Personnel--Performance appraisal
Norris City Manager Evaluation
Reviewed Date: 07/08/2021
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MTAS was asked to create an evaluation form based on requirements from the city's charter and code.
Norris City Manager Evaluation
Please use the following scale to rate the City Manager’s performance on the following criteria:
1. Well Below Standard (Unsatisfactory)
2. Below Standard (Marginal)
3. On Standard (Satisfactory)
4. Above Standard (Commendable)
5. Well Above Standard (Outstanding)
Council Interaction
Rating | |
Carries out policies of the council | |
Attends all council meetings | |
Is responsible to the council for the administration of all departments | |
Makes reports and recommendations to the council | |
Prepares council meeting agenda, ordinances, and resolutions for council | |
Presents bills payable to council for approval each month | |
Presents to council all legal processes against the city at the next regular council meeting | |
Presents monthly comprehensive financial reports to council | |
Submits to the council a certified statement of the total amount of the valuation or assessment of the taxable property | |
Recommends and obtains approval of council before attending any professional development meeting or course or official business function outside the State of Tennessee |
Supervision of Personnel
Rating | |
Delegates powers and duties to staff | |
Supervises heads of the city’s Public Works and Public Safety Departments, and office staff | |
Administers the city’s personnel system | |
Employs, maintains, and terminates city employees in accordance with applicable federal, state, and city legislative and procedural provisions |
Responsibilities as Records Custodian
Rating | |
Keeps a full and complete record of the proceedings of the council | |
Serves as custodian of the city records and certifies copies of original records |
Norris City Manager Evaluation - Continued
Please use the following scale to rate the City Manager’s performance on the following criteria:
1. Well Below Standard (Unsatisfactory)
2. Below Standard (Marginal)
3. On Standard (Satisfactory)
4. Above Standard (Commendable)
5. Well Above Standard (Outstanding)
Financial Responsibilities
Rating | |
Exercises general supervision over the fiscal affairs of the city | |
Collects taxes | |
Countersigns all contracts with the Mayor | |
Certifies the property tax records from the county | |
Serves as the tax collector for the city | |
Certifies a delinquent property tax list to the Trustee of the county | |
Serves as the general accountant and auditor of the city | |
Installs and maintains an efficient system of accounting for the city | |
Audits all payrolls, accounts and claims against the city and certifies the balance | |
Uses numbered forms in connection with the receipt or disbursement of city funds | |
Enforces the collection of merchants' taxes and all other license taxes | |
Cancels bonds upon final payment | |
Manages the sinking funds |
Other Duties
Rating | |
Preserves the public peace and health | |
Ensures the safety of persons and properties | |
Enforces laws, ordinances, and franchises | |
Develops and utilizes the city's resources | |
Maintains and administers oaths of office for all officers and employees | |
Accepts no other outside employment | |
Resides within the city limits | |
Continues professional development by attending training sessions, seminars and conferences | |
Participates in all meetings of the Planning Commission | |
Participates in and serves as Secretary-Treasurer to the Water Commission and Watershed Board | |
Keeps informed of activities and conditions that affect city administration | |
Maintains association with advisory services and officials of other municipalities and county governments |
Please add any additional comments about the Manager’s performance over the last year that you feel this instrument did not address:
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