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EXHIBIT "A" Page 1 of 2 fV OF REDWOOD CITY 12/11/87 ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER DEFINITION Under direction of the City Manager, acts as the primary staff assistant to the City Manager, performs a wide variety of difficult administrative and operational tasks, and acts for the City Manager in his/her absence. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS The Assistant City Manager acts for the City Manager in regard to the internal administration of the City. The incumbent represents the City Manager at community and official events and to the media; conducts special studies and projects regarding the determination of policy or administrative action, and may implement said policies or actions. EXAMPLES OF DUTIES - Duties may include, but are not limited to the follm>ling: Confers with the public, other governmental agencies and C1V1C groups to resolve problems and to develop and coordinate city affairs. Coordinates interdepartmental activities, follow-up on City Council directed projects or assignments. Identifies real and potential operating problems and works with the departments to resolve said problems. In the absence of the City Manager, assumes authority over all departments. Participates in long range planning, including capital improvements, organization change and operational needs. Represents the City and City Manager by making speeches and presentations and acts as spokesperson to the media. Supervises other administrative and clerical staff. Participates in departmental reviews and decisions on the administration of the budget. QUALIFICATIONS Knowledge of: Thorough knowledge of principles of local government administration. Public finance and personnel administration, techniques of management, budget and operational analysis.