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(c) Printing. The Assembly with the advice and assistance of the legal counsel shall cause each ordi- nance and resolution having the force and effect of law and each amendment to this charter to he printed as promptly as possible following its adoption; each of the:•e to be made available to the public at a reason- able price set by the Assembly. ARTICLE IV ADMINISTRATOR --- EXECUTIVE Section 4.01 Appointment, Qualifications, Compensation The Assembly shall.appoint a municipal administrator for an indefinite term and fix his compensation. The administrator shall serve at the pleasure of the Assembly and he appointed solely on the basis of his executive and administrative qualifications. He need not be a resident of the municipality or state at the time of his appointment. Section 4.02 Removal; Suspension The Assembly may remove the administrator from office in accordance with the following procedures: (a) Preliminary Resolution. The Assembly shall adopt by affirmative vote of a majority of its members a preliminary resolution which must state the reasons for removal; and may suspend the administrator for a period of not to exceed 30 days. A copy of the resolution shall be delivered promptly to the administrator. (b) Public Hearing. Within 5 days after a copy of the resolution is delivered, the administrator may file with the Assembly a written request for a public hear- ing. The hearing shall be held at an assembly meeting not earlier than 10 days or later than 20 days after the request is filed. The administrator may file with the Assembly a written reply not later than 5 days be- fore the hearing. (c) Final Resolution. If the administrator has not filed a request for public hearing, the Assembly may adopt a final resolution of removal, which may be made effective immediately, by an affirmative vute of a majority of its members, at any time after five days from the date when a copy of the preliminary resolution was delivered to the administrator. if a public hearing is requested, final resolution may be adopted any time thereafter. (d) Continuation of Salary. The administrator shall continue to receive his salary until the effective date of a final resolution of removal. The action of the Assembly shall not be subject to review by any court or agency. Section 4.03 Acting Municipal Administrator If the administrator is absent from the municipality or is unable to perform his duties; if the Assembly sus- pends the administrator; or if there is 0 vacancy in the. office of administrator. the Assctnhly may appoint an acting administrator to serve until the administrator returns, until his disability (r suspension ceases, or until another administrator is appointed. The Assembly shall replace the acting administrator with a permanent administrator within a reasonable time, and .in no case may he serve as acting administrator for more thrul one year. Section 4.04 Powers and Duties of Administrator The administrator shall he the chief administrative officer of the municipality and shall be responsible to the Assembly. Ile shall execute the provisions of this Charter, all ordinances of the, municipality and all appli- cable Iriws. Without limiting the foregoing or excluding other or broader powers consistent therewith, the ad- ministrator shall: (1) Except as otherwise provided by this Charter, with the approval of the Assembly appoint. !or remove all heads of administrative departments, subject to such personnel regulations as the Assembly may adopt: (2) hirec_t the care and custody of all municipal property: (3) Direct and supervise the construction, main- tenance and operation of municipal public works; (.4) Prepare from departmental submissions the annual budget and capital improvements program and submit. them to the Assembly; (51 Keep the Assembly fully advised on the financial condition and needs of the municipality; (6) At the beginning of each fiscal year, submit to the Assembly a report on the financial and admini- strative activities of the municipality for the Preceding fiscal year; within three months after the end of each fiscal year, prepare and make available to the public, at such reasonable price as the Assembly may direct,. an annual report on the municipal affairs during the preceding fiscal year; (7) Unless excused, attend all Assembly meetings and shall have the right to take part in the discussion of all matters, but may not vote. 7 ARTICLE fir' NOMINATIONS ... ELECTIONS Section 5.01 General Requirements (a) Regular Elections. A regular election shall be , held annually on the first Tuesday in October. (b) Special Elections. The Assembly shall provide by ordinance for special elections. (c) Notice of Elections. At least 30 days published notice shall be given of a regular or special election. The notice shall state the purpose of the election. ((l) Qualifications of Voters. To be eligible to vote at any municipal election. at the time of the election a person shall be: (il Qualified to vote in state elections; (2) A resident of the municipality for at least 30 days immediately preceding the election. (e) Nomination. Candidates for elective office shall be nominated by a petition signed by at least 25 qualified voters of the municipality. All nomination papers comprising a petition shall be assembled and filed in person with the clerk during office hours as one instrument nut earlier than 90 or later tlion 25 days before the election. No nominating petition may . be accepted unless accompanied by a signed acceptance of the nomination. (f1 Election Procedures. All elections shall be non- partisan. The Assembly shall prescribe the general rules for the conduct of municipal elections as set forth by the Alaska Election Code.