City Administration

1. To observe, review and evaluate the work of department heads, except the Chief of Police.
2. When directed to do so by the Mayor or City Council, to coordinate City Council functions with those of other City agencies or with other outside public agencies, keeping the Mayor and City Council informed of major activities, problems and possible areas of concern.
3. To assist and coordinate, through subordinate administrators, the programs and activities of all departments and divisions of the City government (except the Police Department); assist these offices in any administrative matter and in the coordination of activities; recommend to the Mayor and City Council measures and ordinances deemed necessary and expedient; keep the Mayor and City Council fully advised as to any special financial needs of the City which come to his attention.
4. To prepare and submit to the Mayor and City Council an annual appropriation and appropriation message; upon its adoption, to oversee the administration and execution of the appropriation.
5. To prepare and submit to the Mayor and City Council justifications for capital improvements; review funding alternatives, analyze costs and prepare recommendations; meet with the City Council to explain proposed capital improvements.
6. To prepare and submit to the Mayor and City Council an annual report on the finances and administrative activities of the City.
7. To prepare reports on any specific Municipal activity as requested by the Mayor or City Council; respond to citizen requests regarding City services.
8. Subject to the direction of Mayor or Council, to attend meetings of local, regional, state or other offices to represent the interest of the City and to keep informed on matters of interest to the City.
9. To meet with developers, contractors, consultants, attorneys, and others who are involved in City business or have an interest in the City's development.
10. To recommend the hiring, termination, suspension or other discipline of City employees; recommend to the City Council a standard schedule of pay for each office and position in the City service.
11. To prepare agendas and supporting information for City Council meetings, and when directed to do so by the Mayor or Council, for any other public meetings; attend all meetings of the City Council unless excused.
12. To supervise the purchase of all materials, supplies, and equipment for which funds have been provided.
13. To conduct regular staff meetings.
14. To promote and maintain responsive community relations, subject to the approval of the Mayor or City Council.
15. To authorize all purchase orders and contracts for services, supplies, materials or equipment, or for contractual services, including printing and publication, and all work or other public improvement contracts involving the expenditure of not more than two thousand dollars ($2,000.00); provided, however, no such purchase order or contract shall be authorized without a prior unexpended and unencumbered appropriation in sufficient amount for such purposes.
16. To administrator discipline in the form of suspension, with or without pay, for a period of up to ten (10) working days, to all City employees, except department heads and members of, or those employed within, the Police Department. (Ord. 96-02-0, 1-10-1996)

The Administration Department contains nine employees representing the following departments: Water, City Clerk, Community Development, and the Treasurer’s Office.

Administrator Bailey can be contacted by
Phone:  (708)354-7270
E-mail:  administrator@countryside-il.org