Jeff Kooistra

Responsibilities
The City Administrator serves as the Chief Administrative Officer of the City of Waukee, and is responsible to the City Council for proper administration of all affairs of the City. Primary duties include:

• Attending all meetings and workshops of the City
• Recommending for adoption by the City Council such measures as deemed necessary or expedient
• Ensuring that all laws, ordinances, and policies of the City Council are faithfully executed, subject to the authority which the City Council may grant the Mayor to maintain law and order in times of emergency
• Preparing and submitting to the City Council such reports as may be required by that body or as deemed it available of the financial conditions of the City and its future needs
• Preparing and submitting a preliminary or proposed budget
• Working with Mayor and City Council in the budget analysis and review
• Responsibility for the budget’s administration upon adoption
• Keeping the Mayor, City Council, and public generally informed regarding City operations through periodic reports to the City Council

Education
M.A.P.A., 1977, University of Iowa, Iowa City
B.A., 1976, Central College, Pella — Urban Studies

Professional Organizations
International City Management Association

Awards
IACMA Joe Lukehart Professional Service Award - 2002