(A) Appointments. The office of City Manager is hereby established. The City Manager shall be appointed by the City Council and work under a contract approved by the City Council.
(B) Removal. The City Manager shall be deemed a city officer and subject to discharge pursuant to the ordinance governing discharge of city officers.
(C) Compensation. The City Manager shall receive compensation as the City Council approves in the agreement and may increase pursuant to resolution and Council vote. The City Manager shall furnish a surety bond as may be required by the City Council by ordinance or resolution, the premium of which shall be paid by the city.
(D) Powers and duties. The City Manager shall be the head of the administrative branch of the city. The City Manager shall be responsible and report to the Mayor and to the City Council for proper administration of all affairs of the city under the jurisdiction of the City Manager and shall have the power and shall be required to do the following:
(1) Appoint, and when necessary for welfare of the city, remove any officer or employee of the city, except for City Secretary, City Attorney, and as otherwise provided by state law or the ordinances of the city;
(2) Prepare and submit to the Council, as requested, a complete report of finances and activities for the city;
(3) Keep the Council advised of the financial condition in future needs of the city and make such recommendations as advisable; and
(4) Perform any other duties as may be required by this code or required by the Council, not inconsistent with this code or the law.
(Ord. 584, passed 4-4-2005)