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The city manager shall be the chief administrative officer of the city. The city council, by a majority vote of all members, shall appoint the city manager, who shall serve at the pleasure of the city council and at a salary fixed by the city council. The city council shall appoint a city manager within a reasonable time after a vacancy exists in the position. The city manager shall be chosen on the basis of executive and administrative qualifications with particular emphasis on actual experience and knowledge of the duties of the office. (amd. Res. 87-10, 1-26-1987)
During the period of any vacancy or extended absence in the office of the city manager, the city council shall appoint an acting city manager. The city manager may appoint an employee of the city as acting city manager during the temporary absence of the city manager. Any acting city manager shall have all responsibilities, duties and authority of the city manager during a vacancy in office or during the temporary absence or disability of the city manager. (amd. Res. 87-10, 1-26-1987)
The city manager shall be responsible to the council for the proper administration of all the affairs of the city and to that end, subject to the provisions of this charter, he shall have the power to and be required to:
(a) Devote his entire time to the discharge of his official duties, prepare the agenda for and attend all meetings of the council unless excused therefrom by mayor or council.
(b) Prepare the budget annually, submit to the council and be responsible for its administration after its adoption.
(c) Prepare and submit to the council, at the end of each fiscal year, a complete report of finances and administrative activities of the city for the preceding year. (amd. Res. 96-24, 3-7-1997)
(d) Keep the council advised at all times of financial conditions and future needs of the city.
(e) Employ and discharge all employees of the city pursuant to personnel ordinance of the city. (amd. Res. 96-24, 3-7-1997)
The fiscal year of the city government shall begin on the first day of July of each calendar year and shall end on the last day of June of the next succeeding calendar year. Such fiscal year shall also constitute the budget and accounting year. As used in this charter, the term budget year shall mean the fiscal year for which any particular budget is adopted and in which it is administered.
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