§ 3.02. General powers and duties of the city manager.


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  • (a)

    The city manager shall be the chief executive officer of the city. The city manager shall have the authority to execute all contracts, deeds and other documents approved by the council. The city manager shall designate a qualified city employee to exercise the powers and perform the duties of city manager during any temporary absence or temporary disability of the city manager. The city manager shall appoint and, when deemed necessary for the good of the city, suspend or remove any city employee or appointed administrative officer whom he or she has the authority to appoint as provided in this Charter.

    (b)

    The city manager shall 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)

    The city manager shall attend all council meetings and have the right to take part in any discussion before the city council, except for the right to vote on any matter.

    (d)

    The city manager shall see that all ordinances, resolutions or directives of the city council are faithfully executed.

    (e)

    The city manager shall prepare and submit a proposed annual budget of the city departments and offices to the city council in a timely manner each fiscal year.

    (f)

    The city manager shall submit to the city council a complete report on the finances and administrative activities of the city no later than November 15 for each fiscal year in a format acceptable to the city council.

    (g)

    The city manager shall, at the beginning of each fiscal year or when otherwise requested by the city council, provide to the council information as to the affairs of the city with recommendations for remedial action as required.

    (h)

    The city manager shall keep the city council informed as to each and every appointment, suspension, or removal of city employees or administrative officers who are subject to the city manager's direction and supervision.

    (i)

    The city manager shall approve the city council agenda prepared by the city clerk.

(Ref. of 3-9-2004; Ref. of 3-8-2011)