§ 4.04. Powers and duties of the city manager.

The city manager shall:

(a)

Appoint, and when he deems it necessary for the good of the city, suspend or remove all city employees and appointive administrative officers provided for by or under this charter, except as otherwise provided by law, this charter or personnel rules adopted pursuant to this charter. He may authorize any administrative officer who is subject to his direction and supervision to exercise these powers with respect to subordinates in that officer's department, office or agency;

(b)

Direct and supervise the administration of all departments, offices and agencies of the city, except as otherwise provided by this charter or by law;

(c)

Prepare the agenda and attend all council meetings and shall have the right to take part in discussion but may not vote;

(d)

See that all laws, provisions of this charter and acts of the council, subject to enforcement by him or by officers subject to his direction and supervision, are faithfully executed;

(e)

Prepare and submit the annual budget, budget message, and capital program to the council in a form provided by resolution;

(f)

Submit to the council and make available to the public a complete report on the finances and administrative activities of the city as of the end of each fiscal year;

(g)

Make such other reports as the council may require concerning the operations of city departments, offices and agencies, subject to his direction and supervision;

(h)

Keep the council fully advised as to the financial condition and future needs of the city and make recommendations to the council concerning the affairs of the city;

(i)

Sign contracts on behalf of the city pursuant to the provisions of appropriations resolutions;

(j)

Perform such other duties as are specified in this charter or may be required by the council.

(Ord. No. 2001-51, § 4, 8-21-01)

Editor's note

Ord. No. 2001-51 was approved by the voters at referendum on Oct. 9, 2001.