It shall be the duty of the Manager unless otherwise specifically provided in this Charter; to supervise the administration of the affairs of the City; to see that the orders, bylaws, ordinances, acts and resolutions of the Council thereof are faithfully executed and enforced; and to see that the laws of the State are enforced within the corporate limits of the City. The Manager shall be an ex officio member of all committees of Council. It shall also be the duty of the Manager to make all appointments and removals in the administrative and executive services, except as otherwise provided in this Charter, and those appointments and removals shall be made exclusively by the Manager without the consultation, advice or approval of the Council or any member thereof; to recommend from time to time to the Council such measures as the Manager may deem necessary for the welfare of the City; to keep the Council advised of the financial condition and future needs of the City; to prepare and submit to the Council the annual budget estimate; to prepare and submit to the Council such reports as may be required by that body, and to perform such other duties as may be prescribed by this Charter or required by ordinance or resolution of the Council. The Manager shall determine the needs and prepare, in consultation with City department heads, a long range plan, extending two, five, and ten years, setting forth the capital expenditures which are needed to enhance the growth, prosperity and future development of the City and the improvement and development of its facilities, suggesting funding sources to acquire the same. The Manager shall report his findings to Council prior to submission of the annual budget. The Manager shall be responsible to Council for the proper administration of the affairs of the City by the Manager's subordinates. Except as otherwise provided in this Charter, all other executive and administrative powers conferred by the laws of the State upon any municipal official shall be exercised by the Manager or persons designated by the Manager. The Manager shall be vested with discretion in the performance of his duties, and shall not be subject to direction or control by any member of the Council or any other person or persons. The Manager shall have the power to remove any officer whom he may appoint, or any employee of the City for whose duties or work the Manager is responsible, unless otherwise provided in this Charter; Provided, however, that the Manager may exercise this power only with the consent of Council during the first six (6) months of his employment.