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It clarifies the Council’s policy authority and the City Manager’s responsibilities for implementing Council direction and managing day-to-day operations, without creating an employment contract or limiting legal Council powers. 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and  \nWHEREAS, a clearly defined City Manager job description supports effective governance, professional administration, and accountability; and  \nWHEREAS, the City Council desires to adopt a current job description that reflects best practices for council–manager governments and the operational needs of the City of Unalaska; and  \nWHEREAS, adoption of the City Manager job description is intended to serve as a statement of roles, responsibilities, and expectations, and not as an employment contract or limitation on the City Council’s authority.  \nNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Unalaska City Council that:  \n1. The City Manager Job Description, dated January 22 , 2026, is hereby adopted as a statement of the roles, responsibilities, and expectations of the City Manager position.  \n2. This job description is intended to support effective council–manager governance and maybe amended by City Council action as needed.  \n3. Adoption of this job description does not create an employment contract and does not limit the City Council’s authority under applicable law.  \nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption.  \nPASSED AND ADOPTED by a duly constituted quorum of the Unalaska City Council on January 27, 2026.  \nVincent M. Tutiakoff, Sr. Mayor  \nATTEST:  \n__________________________  \nEstkarlen P. Magdaong, CMC City Clerk  \n\n| MEMORANDUM TO COUNCIL |  |\n| --- | --- |\n| To: | Mayor and City Council Members |\n| From: | Marjie Veeder, Acting City Manager |\n| Date: | January 19, 2026 |\n| Re: | Resolution 2026-07: Adopting the City Manager Job Description |\n\nSUMMARY: This memorandum is provided as a reference to reaffirm the respective roles and responsibilities of the Mayor, City Council, and City Manager under Unalaska’s council–manager form of government, and to recommend that the City Council formally adopt the City Manager job description by resolution. Staff recommends adoption of the job description as a Council-approved statement of expectations that supports effective governance, professional administration, and organizational continuity.  \nBACKGROUND & DISCUSSION:  \nCouncil–Manager Governance Framework  \nUnder the council–manager form of government:  \n􀀁 The City Council establishes the City’s vision, policy direction, and priorities; adopts ordinances, resolutions, and budgets; and appoints and evaluates the City Manager.  \n􀀁 The City Manager, as the City’s chief administrative officer, is responsible for implementing Council policy, managing day-to-day municipal operations, providing professional and nonpartisan advice to the Council, and leading City staff.  \nClear articulation of these roles is consistent with the Unalaska Code of Ordinances and is a recognized best practice endorsed by the International City/County Management Association (ICMA) and supports consistent, transparent governance.  \nImportance of a Council-Adopted Job Description  \nA City Manager job description adopted by the City Council serves several important purposes:  \n􀀁 Clarifies Roles and Authority: Establishes a shared understanding of the respective responsibilities of the Council and City Manager, reinforcing appropriate boundaries between policy and administration.  \n􀀁 Provides a Common Reference: Offers a consistent framework for decision-making, communication, and expectations over time, including during transitions in elected or appointed leadership.  \n􀀁 Supports Performance Evaluation: Provides an objective foundation for goal-setting, evaluation, and professional development of the City Manager.  \n􀀁 Strengthens Recruitment and Retention: Signals organizational ","cbCaikPoHHm97FUp","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaikPoHHm97FUp","pdf",241012,7,"English","# Memorandum to Council\n## Summary\n## Background & Discussion\n## Council–Manager Governance Framework\n## Importance of a Council-Adopted Job Description\n## Proposed Job Description\n## Alternatives\n## Financial Implications\n## Staff Recommendation\n## Proposed Motion\n# Resolution Text\n## Adoption and Effective Date","[{\"question\":\"What does Resolution 2026-07 do?\",\"answer\":\"It adopts the City Manager job description dated January 22, 2026, as a statement of roles, responsibilities, and expectations for the City Manager position.\"},{\"question\":\"Does adopting the job description create an employment contract?\",\"answer\":\"No. The resolution states that adoption does not create an employment contract and does not limit the City Council’s authority under applicable law.\"},{\"question\":\"When does Resolution 2026-07 take effect?\",\"answer\":\"It takes effect immediately upon adoption by a duly constituted quorum of the City Council on January 27, 2026.\"}]","Resolution 2026-07 - Adopting the City Manager Job Description | PDF",1789339086]