The City Manager shall be the administrative head of the government of the City and its chief fiscal officer under the direction and control of the City Council except as otherwise provided in this chapter. The City Manager shall be responsible for the efficient administration of all affairs of the City which are under his or her control. In addition to his or her general powers as administrative head, and not as a limitation thereon, he or she shall be expected to, and shall have the power to:
(a) Enforce all laws and ordinances of the City and to see that all franchises, contracts, permits and privileges granted by the City Council are faithfully observed;
(b) Except as provided for in subsection (c), appoint, remove, promote and demote any and all officers and employees of the City, except elective officers and the City Attorney, subject to all applicable personnel rules and regulations which may be adopted by the City Council. Under Government Code Section 34856, this power includes the authority to appoint, remove, promote and demote the City Clerk and City Treasurer and any deputies as may be necessary for the efficient discharge of the duties of those offices;
(c) Appoint, with the consent of the City Council, the Planning Director;
(d) Control, order and give directions to all department heads who are subject to his appointment and removal authority, and to subordinate officers and employees of the City under his jurisdiction through their department heads;
(e) Conduct studies and effect such organization and reorganization of offices, positions or units under his direction as may be indicated in the interest of efficient, effective and economical conduct of the City's business;
(f) Recommend to the City Council for adoption such measures and ordinances as he deems necessary;
(g) Attend all meetings of the City Council unless excused therefrom by the Mayor individually or the City Council as a whole, except when his performance is under consideration;
(h) Develop and maintain, in accordance with the State laws and the City ordinances and the best accepted procedures, adequate financial records, reports and budgetary control of all receipts, disbursements and reserves of the City;
(i) Audit all demands in accordance with the applicable provisions of this Code and State law;
(j) Prepare and submit the proposed annual budget and the proposed annual salary plan to the City Council for its approval;
(k) Direct and supervise all the purchasing activities of the City, and keep current inventories of property of the City departments, offices and agencies;
(l) Keep the City Council at all times fully advised as to the financial condition and needs of the City, and assist the City Council in formulating all long-range financial plans and programs;
(m) Make investigations into the affairs of the City and any department or division thereof and any contract or the proper performance of any of the obligations of the City; and further, to investigate all complaints in relation to matters concerning the administration of the City government and in regard to the service maintained by public utilities in the City;
(n) Exercise general supervision over all public buildings, public parks and all other public properties which are under the control and jurisdiction of the City Council;
(o) Have the same authority as the Mayor (as conveniences to the parties may dictate) to sign documents specified in Section 40602 of the Government Code of the State whenever such documents have been approved by the City Council for execution by resolution, motion, minute order or other appropriate action;
(p) Perform such duties as are prescribed by Sections 41000 through 41007 of the Government Code of the State and by any other provisions of law applicable to deposit and investment and safekeeping of public funds of the City;
(q) Perform such other responsibilities and exercise such other powers as may be delegated to him from time to time by ordinance or resolution or other official action of the City Council.
(3-12/90 § 2.08.060) (Ord. 155, passed 8-6-2014; Am. Ord. 188, passed 12-4-2019)