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The term of employment shall be for a period of [NUMBER] years (\"Employment Period\") to commence on [DATE], unless earlier terminated as set forth herein. The effective date of this Agreement shall be the date first set forth above, and it shall continue in effect until the earlier of: The effective date of any subsequent employment agreement between the Company and the Executive; The effective date of any termination of employment as provided elsewhere herein; or [NUMBER] year(s) from the effective date hereof, provided, that this Employment Agreement shall automatically renew for successive periods of [NUMBER] years each unless either party gives written notice to other that it does not wish to automatically renew this Agreement, which written notice must be received by the other party no less than [NUMBER] days and no more than [NUMBER] days prior to the expiration of the applicable term. Duties and Responsibilities Executive will be reporting to [IDENTIFY]. Within the limitations established by the By-laws of the Company, the Executive shall have each and all of the duties and responsibilities of that position and such other or different duties on behalf of the Company, as may be assigned from time to time by [identify what person or body may assign additional responsibilities]. Location The initial principal location at which Executive shall perform services for the Company shall be [location]. Acceptance of Employment Executive accepts employment with the Company upon the terms set forth above and agrees to devote all Executive's time, energy and ability to the interests of the Company, and to perform Executive's duties in an efficient, trustworthy and business-like manner. Devotion of Time to Employment The Executive shall devote the Executive's best efforts and substantially all of the Executive's working time to performing the duties on behalf of the Company. The Executive shall provide services during the normal business hours of the Company as determined by the Company. Reasonable amounts of time may be allotted to personal or outside business, charitable and professional activities and shall not constitute a violation of this Agreement provided such activities do not materially interfere with the services required to be rendered hereunder. QUALIFICATIONS The Executive shall, as a condition of this Agreement, satisfy all of the qualification that are reasonably and in good faith established by the Board of Directors. Compensation Base Salary Executive shall be paid a base salary (\"Base Salary\") at the annual rate of [salary], payable in bi-weekly installments consistent with Company's payroll practices. The annual Base Salary shall be reviewed on or before [DATE] of each year, unless Executive's employment hereunder shall have been terminated earlier pursuant to this Agreement, starting on [agreed upon date] by the Board of Directors of the Company to determine if such Base Salary should be increased for the following year in recognition of services to the Company. In consideration of the services under this Agreement, Executive shall be paid the aggregate of basic compensation, bonus and benefits as hereinafter set forth. Payment Payment of all compensation to Executive hereunder shall be made in accordance with the relevant Company policies in effect from time to time, including normal payroll practices. Bonus From time to time, the Company may pay to Executive a bonus out of net revenues of the Company. Payment of any bonus compensation shall be at the sole discretion of the Board of Directors or the Executive committee of the Board of Directors and the Executive shall have no entitlement to such amount absent a decision by the Company as aforesaid to make such bonus compensation. Executive shall also be entitled to a bonus determined as follows: [DESCRIBE] Benefits The Company shall provide Executive with such benefits as are provided to other senior management Of the Company. Benefits shall include at a minimum (i) paid vacation of [NUMBER] days per year, at such times as approved by the Board of Directors, (ii) health insurance coverage under the same terms as offered to other Executives of the Company, (iii) retirement and profit sharing programs as offered to other Executives of the Company, (iv) paid holidays as per the Company's policies, and (v) such other benefits and perquisites as are approved by the Board of Directors. The Company has the right to modify conditions of participation, terminate any benefit, or change insurance plans and other providers of such benefits in its sole discretion. The Executive shall be reimbursed for out of pocket expenses that are pre-approved by the Company, subject to the Company's policies and procedures therefore, and only for such items that are a necessary and integral part of the Executive's job functions. NonDeductible Compensation In the event a deduction shall be disallowed by the Internal Revenue Service or a court of competent jurisdiction for federal income tax purposes for all or any part of the payment made to Executive by the Company or any other shareholder or Executive of the Company, shall be required by the Internal Revenue Service to pay a deficiency on account of such disallowance, then Executive shall repay to the Company or such other individual required to make such payment, an amount equal to the tax imposed on the disallowed portion of such payment, plus any and all interest and penalties paid with respect thereto. The Company or other party required to make payment shall not be required to defend any proposed disallowance or other action by the Internal Revenue Service or any other state, federal, or local taxing authorities. Withholding All sums payable to Executive under this Agreement will be reduced by all federal, state, local, and other withholdings and similar taxes and payments required by applicable law. Other Employment Benefits Business Expenses Upon submission of itemized expense statements in the manner specified by the Company, Executive shall be entitled to reimbursement for reasonable travel and other reasonable business expenses duly incurred by Executive in the performance of his duties under this Agreement. Benefit Plans Executive shall be entitled to participate in the Company's medical and dental plans, life and disability insurance plans and retirement plans pursuant to their terms and conditions. Executive shall be entitled to participate in any other benefit plan offered by the Company to its Executives during the term of this Agreement (other than stock option or stock incentive plans, which are governed by Section 3(d) below). Nothing in this Agreement shall preclude the Company or any affiliate of the Company from terminating or amending any Executive benefit plan or program from time to time. 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Number is [Insert], and its Business License Number is [insert]. Independent Contractor has complied with all Federal, State, and local laws regarding business permits, sales permits, licenses, reporting requirements, tax withholding requirements, and other legal requirements of any kind that may be required to carry out said business and the Scope of Work which is to be performed as an Independent Contractor pursuant to this Agreement. Independent Contractor is or remains open to conducting similar tasks or activities for clients other than the Company and holds themselves out to the public to be a separate business entity. Company desires to engage and contract for the services of the Independent Contractor to perform certain tasks as set forth below. Independent Contractor desires to enter into this Agreement and perform as an independent contractor for the company and is willing to do so on the terms and conditions set forth below. NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the above recitals and the mutual promises and conditions contained in this Agreement, the Parties agree as follows: TERMS This Agreement shall be effective commencing [Date], and shall continue until terminated at the completion of the Scope of Work which shall occur no later than [Date] or by either party as otherwise provided herein. STATUS OF INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR This Agreement does not constitute a hiring by either party. It is the parties intentions that Independent Contractor shall have an independent contractor status and not be an employee for any purposes, including, but not limited to, [laws]. Independent Contractor shall retain sole and absolute discretion in the manner and means of carrying out their activities and responsibilities under this Agreement. This Agreement shall not be considered or construed to be a partnership or joint venture, and the Company shall not be liable for any obligations incurred by Independent Contractor unless specifically authorized in writing. Independent Contractor shall not act as an agent of the Company, ostensibly or otherwise, nor bind the Company in any manner, unless specifically authorized to do so in writing. TASKS, DUTIES, AND SCOPE OF WORK Independent Contractor agrees to devote as much time, attention, and energy as necessary to complete or achieve the following: [Describe]. The above to be referred to in this Agreement as the \"Scope of Work\". It is expected that the Scope of Work will completed by [Date]. Independent Contractor shall additionally perform any and all tasks and duties associated with the Scope of Work set forth above, including but not limited to, work being performed already or related change orders. Independent Contractor shall not be entitled to engage in any activities which are not expressly set forth by this Agreement. The books and records related to the Scope of Work set forth in this Agreement shall be maintained by the Independent Contractor at the Independent Contractor's principal place of business and open to inspection by Company during regular working hours. Documents to which Company will be entitled to inspect include, but are not limited to, any and all contract documents, change orders/purchase orders and work authorized by Independent Contractor or Company on existing or potential projects related to this Agreement. Independent Contractor shall be responsible to the management and directors of Company, but Independent Contractor will not be required to follow or establish a regular or daily work schedule. Supply all necessary equipment, materials and supplies. Independent Contractor will not rely on the equipment or offices of Company for completion of tasks and duties set forth pursuant to this Agreement. Any advice given Independent Contractors regarding the scope of work shall be considered a suggestion only, not an instruction. Company retains the right to inspect, stop, or alter the work of Independent Contractor to assure its conformity with this Agreement. ASSURANCE OF SERVICES Independent Contractor will assure that the following individuals (the \"Key Employees\") will be available to perform, and will perform, the Services hereunder until they are completed (identify by title and name as applicable): [Name of Key Employee, Title] [Name of Key Employee, Title] The Key Employees may be changed only with the prior written approval of the Company, which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld. COMPENSATION Independent Contractor shall be entitled to compensation for performing those tasks and duties related to the Scope of Work as follows: [Describe] Such compensation shall become due and payable to Independent Contractor in the following time, place, and manner: [Describe] NOTICE CONCERNING WITHHOLDING OF TAXES Independent Contractor recognizes and understands that it will receive a [specify tax] statement and related tax statements, and will be required to file corporate and/or individual tax returns and to pay taxes in accordance with all provisions of applicable Federal and State law. Independent Contractor hereby promises and agrees to indemnify the Company for any damages or expenses, including attorney's fees, and legal expenses, incurred by the Company as a result of independent contractor's failure to make such required payments. AGREEMENT TO WAIVE RIGHTS TO BENEFITS Independent Contractor hereby waives and foregoes the right to receive any benefits given by Company to its regular employees, including, but not limited to, health benefits, vacation and sick leave benefits, profit sharing plans, etc. This waiver is applicable to all non-salary benefits which might otherwise be found to accrue to the Independent Contractor by virtue of their services to Company, and is effective for the entire duration of Independent Contractor's agreement with Company. This waiver is effective independently of Independent Contractor's employment status as adjudged for taxation purposes or for any other purpose. Neither this Agreement, nor any duties or obligations under this Agreement may be assigned by either party without the consent of the other. TERMINATION This Agreement may be terminated prior to the completion or achievement of the Scope of Work by either party giving [number] days written notice. Such termination shall not prejudice any other remedy to which the terminating party may be entitled, either by law, in equity, or under this Agreement. NON-DISCLOSURE OF TRADE SECRETS, CUSTOMER LISTS AND OTHER PROPRIETARY INFORMATION Independent Contractor agrees not to disclose or communicate, in any manner, either during or after Independent Contractor's agreement with Company, information about Company, its operations, clientele, or any other information, that relate to the business of Company including, but not limited to, the names of its customers, its marketing strategies, operations, or any other information of any kind which would be deemed confidential, a trade secret, a customer list, or other form of proprietary information of Company. Independent Contractor acknowledges that the above information is material and confidential and that it affects the profitability of Company. 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The Corporation may, in its sole discretion, increase or reduce the duties, or modify the title and job description, of the Employee from time to time, and any such increase, reduction or modification shall not be deemed a termination of this Agreement. ACCEPTANCE OF EMPLOYMENT Employee accepts employment with the Corporation upon the terms set forth above and agrees to devote all Employee's time, energy and ability to the interests of the Corporation, and to perform Employee's duties in an efficient, trustworthy and business-like manner. DEVOTION OF TIME TO EMPLOYMENT The Employee shall devote the Employee's best efforts and substantially all of the Employee's working time to performing the duties on behalf of the Corporation. The Employee shall provide services during the hours that are scheduled by the Corporation management. The Employee shall be prompt in reporting to work at the assigned time. NO CONFLICT OF INTEREST Employee shall not engage in any other business while employed by the Corporation. Employee shall not engage in any activity that conflicts with the Employees duties to the Corporation. Employee shall not provide any service or lend any aid or assistance to any party that competes with the services offered by the Corporation. Employee shall not provide any services to clients or prospective clients of the Corporation outside of the provision of services for the Corporation, whether such services are provided with or without compensation or remuneration. CORPORATION PROPERTY Employee acknowledges and agrees that while employed by the Corporation the Employee may be provided with use of computer equipment and other property of the Corporation. The use and possession of the such items shall be subject to any policies, requirements or restrictions established by the Corporation. Such items may only be used in performance of the Employee's duties for the corporation. On request of the Corporation, the Employee shall immediately deliver any such items to the Corporation. Upon termination of employment, Employee shall have the affirmative duty to return any such item to the Corporation whether a request is made or not. The obligation to return Corporation property shall extend and include any and all work product, client property, proprietary rights, intangible property, and all other property of the corporation regardless of the form or medium. COMPENSATION The Corporation shall pay the Employee such hourly compensation as determined by the Corporation. Payment shall be at the same time as the Corporations usual payroll to other employees. BONUS & BENEFITS Payment of any bonuses shall be at the complete discretion of the Corporation. No guarantee or representation that any bonuses will be paid has been made to the Employee. Standard benefits that are provided to other non-management employees shall be offered to the Employee, subject to the Corporation's policies and the terms and conditions of such benefits. WITHHOLDING All sums payable to Employee under this Agreement will be reduced by all federal, state, local, and other withholdings and similar taxes and payments required by applicable law. QUALIFICATIONS OF EMPLOYEE The employee shall satisfy all of the qualification that are established by the Corporation. TERM OF AGREEMENT There shall be no guaranteed term of employment. Employer acknowledges and agrees that Employee shall be an \"At Will\" Employee and that Employee's employment may be terminated at any time by the Corporation, with or without cause. FEES FROM EMPLOYEE'S WORK The Corporation shall have exclusive authority to determine the fees, or a procedure for establishing the fees, to be charged to clients by the Corporation for services that are provided by the Employee. All sums paid to the Employee or the Corporation in the way of fees, in cash or in kind, or otherwise for services of the Employee, shall, except as otherwise specifically agreed by the Corporation, be and remain the property of the Corporation and shall be included in the Corporation's name in such checking account or accounts as the Corporation may from time to time designate. CLIENTS AND CLIENT RECORDS The Corporation shall have the authority to determine who will be accepted as clients of the Corporation, and the Employee recognizes that such clients accepted are clients of the Corporation and not the Employee. All client records and files of any type concerning clients of the Corporation shall belong to and remain the property of the Corporation, notwithstanding the subsequent termination of the employment. POLICIES AND PROCEDURES The Corporation shall have the authority to establish from time to time the policies and procedures to be followed by the Employee in performing services for the Corporation. This may include, but is not necessarily limited to, employment policies, computer use policies, Internet access policies, email policies, and all other policies, procedures, directives, and mandates established by the Corporation, whether or not in written form or formally adopted. Employee shall abide by the provisions of any contract entered into by the Corporation under which the Employee provides services. Employee shall comply with the terms and conditions of any and all contracts entered by the Corporation. TERMINATION Employee acknowledges and agrees that Employee is an \"at will\" employee of the Corporation. As such, no term of employment is created hereby and employee may be terminated at any time in the sole discretion of the Corporation, whether there exists any cause for termination or not. CREATIONS AND INVENTIONS Employee acknowledges and agrees that any and all work product of the Employee that is conceived or created during the Employee's employment with the Corporation is the exclusive property of the Corporation. This shall include any and all copyrights, trade secrets, confidential information, patents, trademarks, trade dress, ideas, concepts, plans, business plans, business concepts, techniques, inventions, drawings, artwork, logos, graphics, web pages, databases, software, programs, CGI's, plug ins, applications, brochures, inventions, marketing plans and concepts, and all other ideas and work product of the Employee. The Employee acknowledges and agrees that all creations shall be \"works made for hire\" as defined in the [ACT OR CODE]. Notwithstanding the fact that this material may be considered to be a work made for hire, Employee agrees, during Employee's employment and thereafter, which covenant shall survive any termination of the employment relationship, to execute any and all documents requested by the Corporation to confirm the Corporation's ownership and control of all such material, including but not limited to assignments of copyright, confirmations of work for hire status, waivers of proprietary rights, copyright application, and any other documents requested by Corporation. 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Information a Party lawfully receives from a third Party without restriction on disclosure and without breach of a non-disclosure obligation. Information that the Receiving Party knew prior to receiving any Confidential Information from the Disclosing Party. Information that the Receiving Party independently develops without reliance on any Confidential Information from the Disclosing Party. Each Party agrees that it will not disclose to any third Party or use any Confidential Information disclosed to it by the other Party except when expressly permitted in writing by the other Party. Each Party also agrees that it will take all reasonable measures to maintain the confidentiality of all Confidential Information of the other Party in its possession or control. TERM The term of this Agreement is [number] of [years/months] from the date of execution by both Parties. TITLE The Receiving Party agrees that all Confidential Information furnished by the Disclosing Party shall remain the sole property of the Disclosing Party. 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Organization Description 6 1.1 Introductory Statement 6 1.2 Customer Relations 6 1.3 Products and Services Provided 7 1.4 Facilities and Location(s) 7 1.5 The History of [YOUR COMPANY NAME] 7 1.6 Management Philosophy 7 1.7 Goals 8 2. The Employment 9 2.1 Nature of Employment 9 2.2 Employee Relations 9 2.3 Equal Employment Opportunity 10 2.4 Diversity 10 2.5 Business Ethics and Conduct 12 2.6 Personal Relationships in the Workplace 13 2.7 Conflicts of Interest 13 2.8 Outside Employment 14 2.9 Non-Disclosure 15 2.10 Disability Accommodation 16 2.11 Job Posting and Employee Referrals 17 2.12 Whistleblower Policy 18 2.13 Accident and First Aid 20 3. Employment Status and Records 21 3.1 Employment Categories 21 3.2 Access to Personnel Files 22 3.3 Personnel Data Changes 23 3.4 Probation Period 23 3.5 Employment Applications 24 3.6 Performance Evaluation 24 3.7 Job Descriptions 25 3.8 Salary Administration 25 3.9 Professional Development 26 4. Employee Benefit Programs 27 4.1 Employee Benefits 27 4.2 Vacation Benefits 27 4.3 Military Service Leave 29 4.4 Religious Observance 29 4.5 Holidays 29 4.6 Workers Insurance 30 4.7 Sick Leave Benefits 31 4.8 Bereavement Leave 32 4.9 Relocation Benefits 33 4.10 Educational Assistance 33 4.11 Health Insurance 34 4.12 Life Insurance 35 4.13 Long Term Disability 35 4.14 Marriage, Maternity and Parental Leave 36 5. Timekeeping / Payroll 40 5.1 Timekeeping 40 5.2 Paydays 40 5.3 Employment Termination 41 5.4 Administrative Pay Corrections 42 6. Work Conditions and Hours 43 6.1 Work Schedules 43 6.2 Absences 43 6.3 Jury Duty 45 6.4 Use of Phone and Mail Systems 45 6.5 Smoking 46 6.6 Meal Periods 46 6.7 Overtime 46 6.8 Use of Equipment 47 6.9 Telecommuting 47 6.10 Emergency Closing 48 6.11 Business Travel Expenses 49 6.12 Visitors in the Workplace 51 6.13 Computer and Email Usage 51 6.14 Internet Usage 52 6.15 Workplace Monitoring 54 6.16 Workplace Violence Prevention 55 7. Employee Conduct & Disciplinary Action 57 7.1 Employee Conduct and Work Rules 57 7.2 Sexual and Other Unlawful Harassment 58 7.3 Attendance and Punctuality 60 7.4 Personal Appearance 60 7.5 Return of Property 61 7.6 Resignation and Retirement 61 7.7 Security Inspections 62 7.8 Progressive Discipline 62 7.9 Problem Resolution 64 7.10 Workplace Etiquette 65 7.11 Suggestion Program 67 Acknowledgement of Receipt 68 Welcome to [YOUR COMPANY NAME]! On behalf of your colleagues, we welcome you to [YOUR COMPANY NAME] and wish you every success here. At [YOUR COMPANY NAME], we believe that each employee contributes directly to the growth and success of the company, and we hope you will take pride in being a member of our team. This handbook was developed to describe some of the expectations of our employees and to outline the policies, programs, and benefits available to eligible employees. Employees should become familiar with the contents of the employee handbook as soon as possible, for it will answer many questions about employment with [YOUR COMPANY NAME]. We believe that professional relationships are easier when all employees are aware of the culture and values of the organization. This guide will help you to better understand our vision for the future of our business and the challenges that are ahead. We hope that your experience here will be challenging, enjoyable, and rewarding. Again, welcome! [PRESIDENT NAME] President & CEO 1. Organization Description 1.1 Introductory Statement This handbook is designed to acquaint you with [YOUR COMPANY NAME] and provide you with information about working conditions, employee benefits, and some of the policies affecting your employment. You should read, understand, and comply with all provisions of the handbook. It describes many of your responsibilities as an employee and outlines the programs developed by [YOUR COMPANY NAME] to benefit employees. One of our objectives is to provide a work environment that is conducive to both personal and professional growth. No employee handbook can anticipate every circumstance or question about policy. As [YOUR COMPANY NAME] continues to grow, the need may arise and [YOUR COMPANY NAME] reserves the right to revise, supplement, or rescind any policies or portion of the handbook from time to time as it deems appropriate, in its sole and absolute discretion. Employees will be notified of such changes to the handbook as they occur. 1.2 Customer Relations Customers are among our organization's most valuable assets. Every employee represents [YOUR COMPANY NAME] to our customers and the public. The way we do our jobs presents an image of our entire organization. Customers judge all of us by how they are treated with each employee contact. Therefore, one of our first business priorities is to assist any customer or potential customer. Nothing is more important than being courteous, friendly, helpful, and prompt in the attention you give to customers. [YOUR COMPANY NAME] will provide customer relations and services training to all employees with extensive customer contact. Customers who wish to lodge specific comments or complaints should be directed to the [TITLE AND NAME OF THE PERSON RESPONSIBLE] for appropriate action. Our personal contact with the public, our manners on the telephone, and the communications we send to customers are a reflection not only of ourselves, but also of the professionalism of [YOUR COMPANY NAME]. Positive customer relations not only enhance the public's perception or image of [YOUR COMPANY NAME], but also pay off in greater customer loyalty and increased sales and profit. 1.3 Products and Services Provided You will find more information about our products and services by reading the [YOUR COMPANY NAME] Corporate Brochures. 1.4 Facilities and Location(s) Head Office: [ADDRESS] [CITY], [STATE] [ZIP/POSTAL CODE] [COUNTRY] 1.5 The History of [YOUR COMPANY NAME] [DESCRIBE THE HISTORY OF YOUR COMPANY HERE] 1.6 Management Philosophy [YOUR COMPANY NAME] management philosophy is based on responsibility and mutual respect. Our wishes are to maintain a work environment that fosters on personal and professional growth for all employees. Maintaining such an environment is the responsibility of every staff person. Because of their role, managers and supervisors have the additional responsibility to lead in a manner which fosters an environment of respect for each person. People who come to [YOUR COMPANY NAME] want to work here because we have created an environment that encourages creativity and achievement. [YOUR COMPANY NAME] aims to become a leader in [DESCRIBE YOUR COMPANY'S FIELD OF EXPERTISE]. The mainstay of our strategy will be to offer a level of client focus that is superior to that offered by our competitors. To help achieve this objective, [YOUR COMPANY NAME] seeks to attract highly motivated individuals that want to work as a team and share in the commitment, responsibility, risk taking, and discipline required to achieve our vision. Part of attracting these special individuals will be to build a culture that promotes both uniqueness and a bias for action. While we will be realistic in setting goals and expectations, [YOUR COMPANY NAME] will also be aggressive in reaching its objectives. This success will in turn enable [YOUR COMPANY NAME] to give its employees above average compensation and innovative benefits or rewards, key elements in helping us maintain our leadership position in the worldwide marketplace. 1.7 Goals [DESCRIBE YOUR COMPANY'S GOALS HERE] 2. 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This free Word download provides a structured, legally precise starting point you can edit online and export as PDF for council approval, public posting, and recruitment use.\n","Use it when a city council is recruiting a new city manager, redefining an existing executive role after organizational restructuring, or formalizing an interim arrangement into a permanent appointment. It is also required when posting the position publicly under open-government or civil service regulations.\n","Position title and reporting hierarchy, a comprehensive list of administrative and operational duties, minimum education and experience qualifications, compensation range and benefits, performance evaluation criteria, and equal-opportunity and legal compliance language. The document also covers the scope of delegated authority and conditions of employment specific to the council-manager form of government.\n",[201,205,209,213,217,221],{"title":202,"use_case":203,"icon_asset_id":204},"City council members","Drafting and approving a formal job description before launching a city manager search","persona-government-official",{"title":206,"use_case":207,"icon_asset_id":208},"Municipal HR directors","Standardizing the city manager role definition to comply with civil service regulations","persona-hr-manager",{"title":210,"use_case":211,"icon_asset_id":212},"City attorneys","Reviewing the document for legal compliance with state or provincial employment law","persona-legal-counsel",{"title":214,"use_case":215,"icon_asset_id":216},"Executive search consultants","Using the job description as the foundation for a national or regional recruitment campaign","persona-recruiter",{"title":218,"use_case":219,"icon_asset_id":220},"Interim city managers","Clarifying the scope of delegated authority before transitioning to a permanent appointment","persona-operations-director",{"title":222,"use_case":223,"icon_asset_id":224},"Small-town mayors and selectboards","Creating a first formal job description for a newly established city manager role","persona-small-business-owner",[226,230,234,237,240,243,247],{"situation":227,"recommended_template":228,"slug":229},"Recruiting a city manager for a large metropolitan municipality","City Manager Job Description (Metro)","city-manager-job-description-D11632",{"situation":231,"recommended_template":232,"slug":233},"Defining the role for a small town or township administrator","Town Administrator Job Description","systems-administrator-job-description-D13576",{"situation":235,"recommended_template":236,"slug":229},"Appointing an interim city manager on a temporary basis","Interim City Manager Agreement",{"situation":238,"recommended_template":239,"slug":229},"Formalizing the full employment relationship after hiring","City Manager Employment Contract",{"situation":241,"recommended_template":242,"slug":229},"Hiring a deputy or assistant city manager","Deputy City Manager Job Description",{"situation":244,"recommended_template":245,"slug":246},"Defining a county administrator or county manager role","County Manager Job Description","account-manager-job-description-D13506",{"situation":248,"recommended_template":249,"slug":250},"Creating a performance evaluation framework post-hire","City Manager Performance Evaluation Template","performance-evaluation-D694",[252,255,258,261,264,267,270,273,276,279,282],{"term":253,"definition":254},"Council-Manager Form of Government","A municipal structure in which an elected city council sets policy and a professionally appointed city manager handles day-to-day administration.",{"term":256,"definition":257},"Delegated Authority","The specific administrative and operational powers formally transferred from the city council to the city manager to act without requiring individual council votes.",{"term":259,"definition":260},"ICMA (International City/County Management Association)","The professional association that sets ethical and competency standards for local government managers; ICMA Credentialed Manager (CM) status is a recognized qualification benchmark.",{"term":262,"definition":263},"At-Will Employment (Public Sector)","An arrangement in which the city manager serves at the pleasure of the council and may be removed by majority vote, subject to any severance provisions in the employment agreement.",{"term":265,"definition":266},"Civil Service Classification","A formal governmental classification system that assigns a job title, pay grade, and minimum qualifications to a public sector position under merit-system principles.",{"term":268,"definition":269},"Charter City","A municipality governed by its own charter rather than solely by general state law, often granting broader discretion in defining executive roles and compensation structures.",{"term":271,"definition":272},"General Law City","A municipality operating under the default framework of state statutes rather than a home-rule charter, which typically constrains how the city manager role may be structured.",{"term":274,"definition":275},"FLSA Exemption","Classification of the city manager as exempt from federal overtime requirements under the Fair Labor Standards Act, based on executive and administrative duties criteria.",{"term":277,"definition":278},"Bona Fide Occupational Qualification (BFOQ)","A legally recognized exception permitting specific job requirements that might otherwise appear discriminatory when they are essential to performing the role.",{"term":280,"definition":281},"Severance Provision","A clause specifying the compensation payable to a city manager upon termination without cause, typically expressed as a number of months' salary.",{"term":283,"definition":284},"Performance Evaluation Criteria","Measurable benchmarks — such as budget adherence, service delivery metrics, and council relations — against which the city manager's performance is formally assessed.",[286,291,296,301,306,311,316,321,326,331],{"name":287,"plain_english":288,"sample_language":289,"common_mistake":290},"Position identification and reporting structure","Establishes the official job title, the governing body the city manager reports to (typically the city council), and whether the role is full-time exempt.","Position Title: City Manager | Classification: Full-Time, Exempt | Reports To: City Council of [CITY NAME] | Department: Office of the City Manager | FLSA Status: Exempt","Listing the mayor as the reporting authority instead of the full council. In a council-manager government, the manager reports to the council as a body — not to any individual member — and conflating this creates governance ambiguity.",{"name":292,"plain_english":293,"sample_language":294,"common_mistake":295},"Position summary and purpose","A 2–4 sentence description of why the role exists, the overall scope of responsibility, and the organizational outcome the city manager is accountable for.","Under the policy direction of the City Council, the City Manager serves as the Chief Administrative Officer of [CITY NAME] and is responsible for the overall management and administration of all City departments, programs, and services with an annual operating budget of $[AMOUNT].","Writing a generic executive summary copied from another organization. Council expectations, budget size, and community context differ materially between municipalities — a generic summary creates misalignment from the first interview.",{"name":297,"plain_english":298,"sample_language":299,"common_mistake":300},"Essential duties and responsibilities","An enumerated list of the core functions the city manager is expected to perform, including departmental oversight, budget management, council relations, and intergovernmental affairs.","Essential duties include: (1) directing and supervising [NUMBER] department heads; (2) preparing and administering the annual municipal budget of approximately $[AMOUNT]; (3) presenting policy recommendations to the City Council; (4) negotiating and executing contracts up to $[THRESHOLD] without prior council approval; (5) representing the City in intergovernmental and legislative matters.","Using passive or vague language such as 'assists with' or 'supports' for duties that are in fact the manager's direct accountability. Vague duty language makes performance evaluation and termination-for-cause determinations legally vulnerable.",{"name":302,"plain_english":303,"sample_language":304,"common_mistake":305},"Supervisory and delegated authority","Defines which staff the city manager directly supervises, what financial and operational decisions may be made independently, and the dollar thresholds for contract and expenditure authority.","The City Manager has direct supervisory authority over all Department Directors and the City Clerk. The City Manager is authorized to approve expenditures up to $[DOLLAR THRESHOLD] and to enter into contracts not exceeding $[CONTRACT THRESHOLD] without Council pre-approval, consistent with the City's Purchasing Policy.","Leaving delegated dollar thresholds blank or stating 'as determined by council policy.' Without specific figures in the job description, the manager and staff lack a reliable reference, and council members may apply inconsistent standards.",{"name":307,"plain_english":308,"sample_language":309,"common_mistake":310},"Minimum qualifications — education and experience","States the minimum academic credentials and years of relevant experience required for the role, typically a master's degree in public administration or a related field and a specified number of years in local government management.","Required: Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, or a closely related field. Preferred: Master's degree in Public Administration (MPA) or equivalent. Minimum [7] years of progressively responsible experience in local government management, including at least [3] years in a senior executive or department director role.","Setting a minimum requirement that is either too restrictive (excluding qualified candidates without an MPA) or too permissive (allowing candidates without any local government experience). Either extreme narrows the candidate pool inappropriately and may expose the city to civil service or equal-opportunity challenges.",{"name":312,"plain_english":313,"sample_language":314,"common_mistake":315},"Preferred qualifications and professional credentials","Lists desirable but not mandatory credentials, including ICMA Credentialed Manager status, specific technology or enterprise resource planning (ERP) experience, and competencies valued by the council.","Preferred qualifications include: ICMA Credentialed Manager (CM) designation; demonstrated experience managing a municipal workforce of [NUMBER]+ employees; experience with [ERP SYSTEM]; and a track record of successful labor negotiations with [NUMBER] or more collective bargaining units.","Listing preferred qualifications that functionally screen out all but internal candidates. If the preferred criteria match only the incumbent or a known candidate, the posting may be successfully challenged as a sham recruitment.",{"name":317,"plain_english":318,"sample_language":319,"common_mistake":320},"Compensation, benefits, and employment terms","States the salary range or band, benefits entitlements, residency requirements, and whether the position is at-will or subject to a fixed-term contract with severance protections.","Salary Range: $[MINIMUM] – $[MAXIMUM] annually, commensurate with qualifications. Benefits: Participation in [PENSION SYSTEM], health, dental, and vision coverage, [X] days of vacation accrual annually, and a vehicle allowance of $[AMOUNT]/month. Residency: The City Manager is required to establish residency within [CITY/COUNTY] within [TIMEFRAME] of appointment.","Omitting the residency requirement or making it aspirational rather than mandatory. Many states and charters require the city manager to reside within city limits; leaving it out of the job description creates a post-hire dispute when council enforces it.",{"name":322,"plain_english":323,"sample_language":324,"common_mistake":325},"Performance evaluation and accountability","Describes the frequency and structure of formal performance evaluations, the criteria used, and which body conducts the review.","The City Council shall conduct a formal performance evaluation of the City Manager no less than [ANNUALLY / BI-ANNUALLY]. Evaluations shall address: (1) achievement of Council-approved goals and objectives; (2) departmental performance metrics; (3) financial management; (4) community relations; and (5) professional development. The City Manager shall receive written feedback within [30] days of each evaluation.","Omitting performance evaluation criteria entirely or leaving them to a separate document that never gets adopted. Without evaluation criteria tied to the job description, the council lacks a defensible basis for termination-for-cause and the manager has no clear performance benchmark.",{"name":327,"plain_english":328,"sample_language":329,"common_mistake":330},"Equal opportunity, ADA, and legal compliance","States that the recruitment and appointment process comply with applicable equal employment opportunity laws, the Americans with Disabilities Act (or equivalent), and any applicable civil service or charter rules.","[CITY NAME] is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or any other protected status under applicable federal, state, and local law. Reasonable accommodations will be made for qualified individuals with disabilities.","Using a generic boilerplate EEO statement without confirming it reflects current federal and state law. States such as California, New York, and Washington require specific protected-class language beyond the federal floor — a dated template may omit legally required categories.",{"name":332,"plain_english":333,"sample_language":334,"common_mistake":335},"Conditions of employment and pre-employment requirements","Lists background check requirements, licensure verification, drug screening policies, and any bond or oath-of-office obligations required before the appointment becomes effective.","Appointment is contingent upon successful completion of a comprehensive background investigation, verification of academic credentials, a pre-employment physical examination, and execution of the Oath of Office as required by [STATE / PROVINCIAL] law. The City Manager shall maintain a valid [STATE] driver's license throughout the term of employment.","Failing to list all pre-employment conditions in the job description. Introducing a background check or drug screen requirement only after a conditional offer is made can trigger a legal challenge if the candidate argues the requirement was not disclosed upfront.",[337,342,347,352,357,362,367,372],{"step":338,"title":339,"description":340,"tip":341},1,"Enter the municipality's legal name and governing body details","Replace all [CITY NAME] placeholders with the full legal name of the municipality. Confirm whether the governing body is a city council, town council, board of selectmen, or commission — and use that specific term consistently throughout.","Verify the exact legal name in the municipal charter or articles of incorporation — trade names and common abbreviations can create document conflicts.",{"step":343,"title":344,"description":345,"tip":346},2,"Define the reporting structure precisely","Confirm that the city manager reports to the full council as a collective body, not to the mayor or any individual member. If the charter specifies a liaison process for council communications, reference that process in this section.","In cities where a strong-mayor form coexists with a city manager, the reporting line is frequently disputed — clarify it explicitly to prevent governance conflicts.",{"step":348,"title":349,"description":350,"tip":351},3,"Enumerate essential duties with direct accountability language","List each core duty using active verbs: 'directs,' 'prepares,' 'negotiates,' 'supervises.' Avoid 'assists,' 'supports,' or 'may participate in' for responsibilities that are unambiguously the manager's accountability.","Cross-reference your city's organizational chart to confirm every department head and direct report is reflected in the supervisory duties clause.",{"step":353,"title":354,"description":355,"tip":356},4,"Set specific delegated authority thresholds","Insert the dollar figures for independent expenditure authority and contract execution authority. These should match your city's current purchasing policy or be adopted alongside it.","Review the existing purchasing policy before finalizing these numbers — a mismatch between the job description and the policy creates operational confusion from day one.",{"step":358,"title":359,"description":360,"tip":361},5,"Set minimum and preferred qualifications","Establish education and experience minimums that are defensible under civil service or equal opportunity principles, and separate them clearly from preferred qualifications. Ensure minimums do not effectively exclude protected classes without a documented bona fide occupational justification.","Run the qualifications section by the city attorney before posting — even well-intentioned requirements can create disparate-impact exposure if they are not clearly tied to job-related criteria.",{"step":363,"title":364,"description":365,"tip":366},6,"State the compensation range and residency requirement","Enter the adopted salary range, benefit entitlements, and any vehicle or housing allowance. If a residency requirement applies, state it as mandatory with a specific compliance deadline — not as preferred.","Check state law before imposing a residency requirement. Several states restrict or prohibit mandatory residency conditions for public employees.",{"step":368,"title":369,"description":370,"tip":371},7,"Confirm the EEO, ADA, and pre-employment compliance language","Update the EEO statement to include all protected classes required by your state or province. Add any civil service board or merit commission approval steps as a condition of posting.","Many state human rights laws expand the protected-class list beyond federal law — check with your city attorney to confirm the statement covers all applicable categories in your jurisdiction.",{"step":373,"title":374,"description":375,"tip":376},8,"Obtain council approval before publishing","In most municipalities, the city council must formally adopt or approve the city manager job description by resolution before it is posted publicly. Include a resolution number and adoption date on the final document.","Retain the signed, approved copy in the official city records and provide a conformed copy to the city clerk for the public record — this becomes relevant if the appointment is later challenged.",[378,382,386,390,394,398],{"mistake":379,"why_it_matters":380,"fix":381},"Listing the mayor as the reporting authority","In a council-manager form of government, the city manager reports to the full council, not to any individual elected official. Misidentifying the reporting line creates governance disputes, undermines the manager's independence, and can void the appointment if challenged under the charter.","Revise the reporting structure clause to name the City Council of [CITY NAME] as a collective body. Include language confirming no individual council member has supervisory authority over the city manager.",{"mistake":383,"why_it_matters":384,"fix":385},"Omitting specific delegated authority thresholds","Without defined dollar amounts for independent contract and expenditure authority, the city manager must seek council approval for routine operational decisions, creating delays and eroding the administrative separation the council-manager form is designed to maintain.","Insert specific dollar thresholds aligned to the city's current purchasing policy. Review these figures every two to three years or after any purchasing policy amendment.",{"mistake":387,"why_it_matters":388,"fix":389},"Using vague duty language for direct accountabilities","Phrases like 'assists with budget preparation' or 'supports departmental operations' make it legally difficult to hold the city manager accountable during performance reviews or to substantiate a termination-for-cause decision.","Rewrite each duty using direct accountability language: 'prepares and presents the annual operating and capital budget,' 'directs and supervises all department heads.' Save 'assists' and 'supports' for genuinely advisory responsibilities only.",{"mistake":391,"why_it_matters":392,"fix":393},"Failing to include pre-employment conditions in the posted description","Introducing background check, drug screening, or credential verification requirements only after a conditional offer can be challenged as non-disclosure — particularly if the candidate relocated or resigned a position in reliance on the offer.","List all pre-employment conditions in the published job description under a clearly labeled 'Conditions of Employment' clause so every applicant is on notice before applying.",{"mistake":395,"why_it_matters":396,"fix":397},"Using an outdated EEO boilerplate","Federal law sets a floor for protected classes, but many states and Canadian provinces require specific additional categories — including gender identity, sexual orientation, and salary history protections — that a generic template may omit, exposing the municipality to discrimination claims.","Have the city attorney review and update the EEO statement before every external posting to confirm it reflects current federal, state or provincial, and local protected-class requirements.",{"mistake":399,"why_it_matters":400,"fix":401},"Skipping council approval before public posting","Posting a city manager job description without formal council adoption by resolution may violate the city charter, civil service rules, or open-meetings requirements — potentially invalidating the entire recruitment and exposing the council to legal challenge from unsuccessful applicants.","Place the job description on a regular council agenda for adoption by resolution before the posting date. Record the resolution number and adoption date on the face of the document.",[403,406,409,412,415,418,421,424,427],{"question":404,"answer":405},"What is a city manager job description?","A city manager job description is a formal document adopted by a city council that defines the title, duties, qualifications, reporting structure, compensation range, and conditions of employment for the municipality's chief administrative officer. It serves as the legal and operational foundation for recruiting, appointing, and evaluating the city manager, and is typically required to be posted publicly under civil service or open-government regulations before any recruitment begins.\n",{"question":407,"answer":408},"What does a city manager do?","A city manager serves as the chief administrative officer of a municipality under the council-manager form of government. Core responsibilities include directing all city departments and their directors, preparing and administering the annual operating and capital budget, implementing council-approved policies, negotiating contracts, managing intergovernmental relations, and advising the council on administrative and policy matters. The city manager does not set policy — that authority belongs exclusively to the elected council.\n",{"question":410,"answer":411},"What qualifications are typically required for a city manager?","Most municipalities require at minimum a bachelor's degree in public administration, business administration, or a related field, plus seven to ten years of progressively responsible local government management experience, including several years at a department director or senior executive level. A master's degree in public administration (MPA) and ICMA Credentialed Manager (CM) status are widely preferred but not universally required. Larger cities often require experience managing budgets of a comparable scale and overseeing collective bargaining agreements.\n",{"question":413,"answer":414},"Does the city manager report to the mayor?","In a council-manager form of government, the city manager reports to the full city council as a collective governing body — not to the mayor or any individual council member. The mayor in a council-manager city is typically a presiding officer with limited independent executive authority. The job description should make this reporting structure explicit to prevent governance conflicts after hire.\n",{"question":416,"answer":417},"Is a city manager position at-will?","In most US jurisdictions operating under a council-manager charter, the city manager serves at the pleasure of the council and can be removed by majority vote at any time. However, most employment agreements include a severance provision — typically three to six months' salary — payable upon termination without cause. In Canada, the UK, and the EU, statutory notice and severance minimums apply regardless of what the appointment document says.\n",{"question":419,"answer":420},"What is the difference between a city manager and a city administrator?","A city manager is typically the chief administrative officer in a council-manager form of government, with broad delegated authority over all city operations, departments, and staff. A city administrator often operates in a strong-mayor form of government, with narrower authority that is subject to the mayor's direction. The distinction affects reporting structure, delegated authority, and the scope of duties. Some states use the titles interchangeably, so confirming the applicable charter language is essential before drafting the job description.\n",{"question":422,"answer":423},"What laws govern the city manager position in the United States?","City manager roles in the US are governed by a combination of the municipal charter, state municipal law, the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA — the city manager is typically classified as exempt), state civil service statutes where applicable, equal employment opportunity law (Title VII, ADA, ADEA), and any applicable collective bargaining laws. Charter cities have significant discretion; general-law cities must comply with state-prescribed structures and procedures.\n",{"question":425,"answer":426},"Does a city manager job description need a lawyer's review?","Yes, for most municipalities. The job description establishes the legal framework for the appointment and must comply with the city charter, applicable state law, civil service requirements, and equal employment opportunity standards. A city attorney review before posting is standard practice and typically takes one to three hours. For cities without in-house counsel, retaining outside municipal law counsel for this review is well worth the cost given the exposure a defective posting can create.\n",{"question":428,"answer":429},"What is the typical salary range for a city manager?","City manager compensation varies substantially by municipality size, region, and budget complexity. As of 2024–2025, salaries range from approximately $80,000–$120,000 for towns under 25,000 residents, $120,000–$180,000 for mid-size cities of 25,000–100,000 residents, and $200,000–$400,000+ for large metropolitan areas. Total compensation typically includes a pension, health and dental benefits, a vehicle allowance, and in some cases a housing stipend. ICMA publishes annual compensation surveys that councils can use to benchmark offers.\n",[431,435,439,443],{"industry":432,"icon_asset_id":433,"specifics":434},"Municipal and local government","industry-government","Primary use case — councils operating under a council-manager charter use this document as the legally required foundation for every city manager recruitment and appointment.",{"industry":436,"icon_asset_id":437,"specifics":438},"Public sector consulting","industry-professional-services","Executive search and management consulting firms specializing in local government use the job description as the scope-of-work anchor for city manager recruitment engagements.",{"industry":440,"icon_asset_id":441,"specifics":442},"Education and public administration","industry-education","MPA programs and ICMA affiliates use standardized job descriptions as teaching materials and competency benchmarking tools for students entering local government careers.",{"industry":444,"icon_asset_id":445,"specifics":446},"Nonprofit and special districts","industry-nonprofit","Special districts, regional authorities, and quasi-governmental bodies adapt this template to define equivalent executive director or administrator roles with similar council-reporting structures.",[448,451,455,458],{"vs":239,"vs_template_id":449,"summary":450},"D{PLACEHOLDER_CM_CONTRACT}","A job description defines the role's duties, qualifications, and compensation range for recruitment purposes. A city manager employment contract is the binding agreement signed after the appointment — covering severance, at-will provisions, benefit entitlements, and termination conditions in full legal detail. The job description is the front end of the hiring process; the employment contract governs the ongoing relationship. Both documents are required; the job description should be drafted first.",{"vs":452,"vs_template_id":453,"summary":454},"City Administrator Job Description","D{PLACEHOLDER_CA_JD}","A city administrator typically operates under a strong-mayor form of government, reporting to and serving at the direction of the mayor rather than the full council. A city manager operates under a council-manager charter, reporting to the full council as a body with broader independent authority. The reporting structure, delegated authority thresholds, and governance accountability language differ meaningfully between the two documents.",{"vs":47,"vs_template_id":456,"summary":457},"D{PLACEHOLDER_GM_JD}","A general manager job description is designed for private-sector operational leadership roles. It lacks the civil service compliance language, charter references, council-manager governance structure, public records obligations, and EEO posting requirements that a city manager job description must include. Using a generic GM template for a public-sector appointment creates legal gaps and may not satisfy civil service or charter posting requirements.",{"vs":459,"vs_template_id":460,"summary":461},"Executive Director Job Description","D{PLACEHOLDER_ED_JD}","An executive director job description is typically used for nonprofit organizations, special districts, or public authorities where the governing board delegates broad operational authority to a single executive. The accountability structure is similar to the city manager model, but the legal framework differs — nonprofit executive directors are not subject to civil service rules, charter constraints, or the public employment law provisions that govern a city manager appointment.",{"use_template":463,"template_plus_review":467,"custom_drafted":471},{"best_for":464,"cost":465,"time":466},"Small municipalities with a city attorney on retainer who can quickly review a completed template before posting","Free","1–2 hours to complete, plus city attorney review",{"best_for":468,"cost":469,"time":470},"Mid-size cities conducting a first-ever or restructured city manager search, or cities updating an outdated job description","$300–$800 (1–3 hours of city attorney or municipal law counsel review)","2–5 business days",{"best_for":472,"cost":473,"time":474},"Large metropolitan cities, charter revisions that redefine the city manager role, or municipalities facing civil service or EEO compliance scrutiny","$1,500–$5,000+ (municipal law firm engagement)","1–3 weeks",[476,481,486,491],{"code":477,"name":478,"flag_asset_id":479,"note":480},"us","United States","flag-us","City manager roles in the US are governed by the municipal charter, state municipal law, and applicable civil service statutes. FLSA exemption applies in virtually all cases. Non-compete clauses are generally unenforceable in public employment. Several states — including California and Texas — have specific statutory requirements for how council-manager charters must structure the appointment and removal authority. The FTC's broad non-compete rule does not apply to government employees.",{"code":482,"name":483,"flag_asset_id":484,"note":485},"ca","Canada","flag-ca","Canadian municipalities operate under provincial legislation — the Municipal Act in Ontario, the Community Charter in British Columbia, and equivalent statutes in other provinces. City managers are typically employed under a written contract rather than a civil service classification, and provincial Employment Standards Acts set mandatory minimums for notice and severance that cannot be contracted out of. French-language requirements apply in Quebec and to federally regulated functions in bilingual municipalities.",{"code":487,"name":488,"flag_asset_id":489,"note":490},"uk","United Kingdom","flag-uk","UK local authorities appoint a chief executive (equivalent to a city manager) under the Employment Rights Act 1996 and the Equality Act 2010. Senior local government officers are subject to designated post regulations requiring specific appointment and dismissal procedures involving a monitoring officer and a head of paid service. Pay and grading structures are typically benchmarked against the National Joint Council (NJC) or equivalent local authority pay frameworks.",{"code":492,"name":493,"flag_asset_id":494,"note":495},"eu","European Union","flag-eu","EU member states vary significantly in how municipal chief executives are appointed — some use civil service career tracks, others use political appointment models. The EU Transparent and Predictable Working Conditions Directive requires written employment terms within seven days of appointment. GDPR applies to the processing of candidate data during recruitment, requiring a lawful basis for collection and a defined retention period for unsuccessful applicant records.",[497,498,499,500,501,502,503,504,505,506,507,508],"job-offer-letter-long-D12769","employment-agreement-executive-D543","independent-contractor-agreement-D160","employment-agreement_at-will-employee-D541","non-disclosure-agreement-nda-D12692","employee-handbook-D712","employee-dismissal-letter-D508","remote-work-agreement-D13282","fixed-term-contract-D13225","how-to-review-employee-performance-D12595","organizational-chart-D12674","strategic-planning-template-D13857",{"emit_how_to":195,"emit_defined_term":195},{"primary_folder":93,"secondary_folder":511,"document_type":512,"industry":513,"business_stage":514,"tags":515,"confidence":521},"job-descriptions","form","general","all-stages",[516,517,518,519,520],"hiring","leadership","hr","job-description","municipal-government",0.85,"\u003Ch2>What is a City Manager Job Description?\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>A \u003Cstrong>City Manager Job Description\u003C/strong> is a formal governing document adopted by a municipal city council to define the scope, duties, minimum qualifications, reporting structure, delegated authority, and compensation expectations for the chief administrative officer of a city or town. In the council-manager form of government — used by more than 3,500 US municipalities and widely adopted in Canada, the UK, and parts of the EU — the city manager is the professional administrator who implements council policy and oversees all city departments, while the elected council retains exclusive policy-making authority. The job description is not merely a recruitment tool: it is the foundational legal document that establishes what the city manager is accountable for, what authority they hold independently, and what standards they will be evaluated against throughout their tenure. A properly drafted document references the applicable charter, complies with civil service and equal opportunity requirements, and is formally adopted by council resolution before any public posting.\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>Why You Need This Document\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>Recruiting a city manager without a formally adopted, legally compliant job description exposes a municipality to civil service challenges, equal opportunity complaints, and post-hire governance disputes that are expensive and disruptive to resolve. When duties and delegated authority are not defined in writing, city managers and councils routinely disagree about the scope of independent decision-making — disputes that surface during budget cycles, contract negotiations, or staffing decisions and can paralyze city operations. A vague or outdated job description also creates vulnerability during termination: without documented performance criteria and accountability language tied to the original appointment, councils lack a defensible basis for cause-based removal and frequently face costly wrongful dismissal claims. Beyond legal protection, a well-constructed city manager job description signals professionalism to prospective candidates, attracts more experienced applicants, and sets clear expectations that reduce turnover — a significant operational benefit given that city manager searches typically cost $30,000–$80,000 in recruitment fees alone. This template gives your council a structured, legally grounded starting point that a city attorney can review and approve in a fraction of the time required to draft from scratch.\u003C/p>\n",1778773454008]