The City of Morrison, IL, seeks an experienced management professional to serve as the City Administrator. A City Administrator is responsible for the overall management and administrative coordination of the activities of the City. Their duties include implementation of various programs and policies approved by the City Council. All City departments report to, and are responsible to, the City Administrator.
The preferred Candidate will have a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration or related field, from an accredited college. Number of years of responsible experience in Municipal Government, experience in supervisory roles, etc., will be given due consideration. Qualified candidates must be able to demonstrate proven executive leadership skills to facilitate policy development and implementation. It is desired that that the candidate has experience in long-range planning, intergovernmental relations, economic development, labor relations, and finance and budget preparation. The Candidate must demonstrate success in building effective working relationships with not only elected officials, but with residents, businesses, and school officials alike. Effective verbal and written communication skills are a must.
The City of Morrison offers excellent benefits, which include health, life and dental insurance, as well as IMRF pension benefits. Proposed starting salary range, depending upon qualifications, is $75,000 to $95,000. It is expected that the City Administrator will reside in Morrison within one year of the starting date of the position.
Qualified candidates should send resume and contact information for professional references by 4:00 p.m., on Wednesday, August 31, 2022, to Office of the Mayor, 200 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL 61270, or by e-mail to mayor@morrisonil.org. Although not particularly encouraged, submissions by facsimile will also be accepted at 815-772-4291.
Further information can be provided and questions answered by e-mail or telephone by calling 815-772-7657.
WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT MORRISON, IL
Morrison (population 4085) is a historic, progressive County Seat with a strong tradition of excellence in education, athletics, and fine arts. Home to Morrison Community Hospital, Morrison Sports Complex, and Morrison Tech, the City has a charming historic business district (as well as historic residences) and a Light Business/Industrial Park. Morrison is located in Whiteside County, 45 miles northeast of the Quad Cities and 120 miles west of Chicago, close to the Mississippi River and adjacent to Morrison-Rockwood State Park.
The City has an operating budget of approximately $4 million and 22 employees. The former City Administrator served nine successful years in the position. Morrison operates under the Mayor/Council form of Government with an appointed City Administrator. Mayor, Council, and City Administrator represent the primary legislative and administrative level of City Government, the Mayor being the Chief Executive Officer. The City Administrator is the Chief Administrative Officer.
The Mayor and City Clerk are elected to four-year concurrent terms of office. Council members are elected to four-year staggered terms of office (four wards, two Alderpersons per ward.) The City Treasurer is appointed, and their term of office follows the Mayor’s term.