The City Council shall appoint a City Manager who shall be the head of the administrative branch of City government, and who shall be responsible to the Council for the proper administration of the affairs of the City. The Manager shall be appointed on the basis of merit only, and he shall serve at the pleasure of the Council. In exercising his duties as chief administrator, the Manager shall have the following powers and duties:
(a) He shall appoint and suspend or remove all City employees whose appointment or removal is not otherwise provided for by law, in accordance with such general personnel rules, regulations, policies, or ordinances as the Council may adopt.
(b) He shall direct and supervise the administration of all departments, offices, and agencies of the City, subject to the general direction and control of the Council, except as otherwise provided by law.
(c) He shall attend all meetings of the Council, unless otherwise directed by the Council, and recommend any measures that he deems expedient.
(d) He shall see that all laws of the State, the City Charter and the ordinances, resolutions and regulations of the Council are faithfully executed within the City.
(e) He shall prepare and submit the annual budget and capital program to the City.
(f) He shall annually 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 the fiscal year.
(g) He shall make any other reports that the Council may require concerning the operations of the City departments, offices, and agencies subject to his direction and control.
(h) He shall perform any other duties that may be required and authorized by the Council.
(Session Laws of 1979, Chapter 259 § 4.2)