A "Manager-Mayor Plan", set forth as "Plan V" in Section 2 of Article 3 of Chapter 8 of the West Virginia Code 1931 as amended, is established as the form of government for the City of Bridgeport. There shall be a Mayor elected at large by the qualified voters of the City, as hereinafter provided, who shall serve as a member and the presiding officer of the Council; and a Manager who shall be appointed by the Council. The Council, Mayor and Recorder shall be the governing body. The Manager shall be the administrative authority. The Manager shall manage the affairs of the City under the supervision of the Council and shall be responsible to the Council. The Manager shall appoint or employ, in accordance with Chapter 8 of the West Virginia Code and this Charter, all subordinates and employees for whose duties or work the Manager is responsible to Council.