§ 7.03. Powers and duties.  


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  • The city manager shall have power and shall be required to:

    (a)

    Direct and supervise the administration of all departments, offices, and agencies of the city;

    (b)

    Appoint and, when he deems it necessary for the good of the city, suspend or remove all city employees, except as otherwise provided by contract or by law;

    (c)

    Attend all meetings of the city council (with the right to take part in discussion but not to vote);

    (d)

    See that all laws and acts of the city council subject to enforcement by him or by officers or employees subject to his direction and supervision are faithfully executed and enforced;

    (e)

    Prepare or cause to be prepared and submit to the city council the annual budget, budget message, and capital program;

    (f)

    Prepare or cause to be prepared and submit to the city council a complete report on the finances and administrative activities of the city as of the end of each fiscal year;

    (g)

    Prepare or cause to be prepared and submit to the city council such other reports as the council may require concerning the operation of city departments, offices, and agencies subject to his direction and supervision;

    (h)

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

    (i)

    Supervise the purchase of all materials, supplies, and equipment which are authorized by the City Code or by the city council to be purchased;

    (j)

    Sign on behalf of the city contracts authorized by the City Code or approved by the city council;

    (k)

    See that all franchises, permits, and privileges granted by the city are faithfully observed and that all contracts entered into by the city are complied with and enforced;

    (l)

    Perform the duties of city clerk of the city, in addition to the duties of city manager, during any period of time that he is appointed by the city council to do so;

    (m)

    Devote his entire time to the discharge of his official duties, except with the express prior approval of the city council;

    (n)

    Perform such other duties as may be prescribed by the City Charter, by the City Code, by city ordinances, and by resolution or directives of the city council.