(A) For effective management of administrative functions and operations, the Manager shall:
(1) Prescribe administrative rules and regulations essential to the accomplishment of the services desired by the Council;
(2) Maintain the efficiency and economy of city operations entrusted to the administrative service, and determine the methods, means, and personnel by which such operations are to be conducted;
(3) Exercise discretion in the operation of the administrative service, the budget, administrative organization, assignment of personnel, and the technology of work performance, as may be allowed by law;
(4) Take all necessary action to carry out the objectives of the Council in an emergency situation, as may be allowed by law.
(B) The Manager shall hire, promote, transfer, assign or retain employees, and may suspend, demote, dismiss or take other disciplinary action against employees, subject to the provisions of division (C) of this section. He may relieve employees of duties because of a lack of work or lack of funds.
(C) The Manager shall not exercise any of his powers under this section in a manner that is inconsistent with M.S. Chapters 197, 419 or 420, as they may be amended from time to time, or contrary to the provisions of the Charter, ordinances, resolutions, or personnel policies of the city.
(D) The Manager shall prepare and supervise the operation of the budget according to the provisions of the Charter. He shall act as chief purchasing agent for the city as provided by Charter and M.S. § 471.345 (Uniform Municipal Contracting Law), as it may be amended from time to time. The Manager shall act as chief purchasing agent of the city and make all purchases and contracts subject to the approval of the Council as may be prescribed by City Charter. The Manager shall manage the capital assets of the city.
(E) Nothing contained herein shall be construed as prohibiting division heads or department heads from establishing additional work rules and procedures, consistent with enactments of the Council and rules promulgated by the Manager.
(F) The City Manager is authorized to issue a citation in lieu of arrest or continued detention to persons violating the following sections of this code, to wit:
(1) Chapter 5, Commercial Licensing.
(2) Chapter 8, Article II, Public Nuisances.
(3) Chapter 5A, Housing Maintenance Code.
(4) Chapter 8, Article III, Garbage and Rubbish.
(5) Chapter 8, Article V, Public Safety.
(6) Section10.204, Depositing of Snow, Leaves or Grass in Traveled Areas.
(7) Chapter 9, Article I, Zoning Code.
(`77 Code, § 3.102) (Am. Ord. 1193, passed 11-27-89; Am. Ord. 1195, passed 11-27-89; Am. Ord. 1196, passed 11-27-89)