The City Manager is appointed by the board and shall hold his office at the pleasure of the board. The City Manager shall be the Chief Administrator of the city. As provided for in G.S. §160A-148, he shall be responsible to the board for administering all municipal affairs placed in his charge by them, and shall have the following powers and duties:
(A) Appoint and suspend or remove all city officers and employees not elected by the people, and whose appointment or removal is not otherwise provided for by law, except the city attorney, in accordance with such general personnel rules, regulations, policies, or ordinances as the board may adopt.
(B) Direct and supervise the administration of all departments, offices, and agencies of the city, subject to the general direction and control of the board, except as otherwise provided by law.
(C) Except as otherwise provided by law, may consolidate any two or more positions and assign the duties of both positions to one or more persons.
(D) Attend all meetings of the board and recommend any measures that he deems expedient.
(E) See that all laws of the state, the city charter, and the ordinances, resolutions, and regulations of the board are faithfully executed within the city.
(F) Prepare and submit the annual budget and capital program to the board.
(G) Enter into contractual agreements that commit the city to purchase goods and services as provided for in the city's purchasing policy as amended.
(H) Annually submit to the board and make available to the public a complete report on the finances and administrative activities of the city as of the end of the fiscal year.
(I) Make any other reports that the board may require concerning the operations of city departments, offices, and agencies subject to his/her direction and control.
(J) Perform any other duties that may be required or authorized by the board.
(Ord. 2016-O22, passed 11-15-16)