The City Manager shall be responsible to the Council for the proper administration of all the affairs of the City. Subject to the provisions of this Charter, the City Manager shall have the authority and be required to:
(1) See that this Charter and the ordinances and resolutions of the City are faithfully observed and enforced;
(2) Appoint and, when necessary for the good of the service, remove all officers and employees of the City, not selected or appointed by the Council, in the manner provided by this Charter;
(3) Prepare the tax budget, the annual budget and appropriation ordinance, submit them to Council for approval, and administer the appropriations made by Council;
(4) Keep the Council informed of the current financial condition and future needs of the City;
(5) Sign all contracts, bonds, notes and certificates of indebtedness on behalf of the City;
(6) Serve as a consultant to the Planning Commission of the City;
(7) Attend all meetings of the Council at which his attendance is required by that body;
(8) Recommend measures for adoption to the Council;
(9) Appoint the members of the Civil Service Commission;
(10) Appoint the members of the City Planning Commission;
(11) Appoint the members of the Board of Zoning Appeals;
(12) Establish, abolish, combine, or separate and appoint members to such other boards or commissions as it deems necessary except as otherwise provided in this Charter;
(13) Appoint such advisory committees as seem to him desirable, and discharge them when, in his judgment, their function has been completely served;
(14) Delegate to subordinate officers and employees of the City any duties conferred upon him by this Charter or by action of Council and hold them responsible for the faithful discharge of such duties;
(15) Perform such other duties, not inconsistent with this Charter, as may be required by the Council.
(16) The City Manager shall have charge of the administration of all programs relating to public safety including the Divisions of Police and Fire and shall perform such services as are required by ordinance.
(Amended 11-2-04)