The city manager shall be the chief executive and administrative officer of the city. He shall be responsible to the council for the proper administration of all affairs of the city and, to that end, subject to the provisions of this charter, he shall have authority and shall 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, under the merit system as provided in this charter;
(3) Prepare the tax budget and the annual budget, submit them to the council for approval, and administer the appropriations made by the council;
(4) Prepare and submit to the council and to the public annually, not later than March 31, a complete report on the finances and administrative activities of the city for the preceding year; this report shall be deemed to satisfy the requirements of Section 117.19 of the Ohio Revised Code without separate publication of the financial statement;
(5) Keep the council informed of the current financial condition and future needs of the city;
(6) Serve as an ex-officio member, (without vote) of the Planning Commission;
(7) Appoint such citizen advisory committees as seem to him desirable and discharge them when in his judgment their function has been completely served;
(8) 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 their faithful discharge;
(9) Perform such other duties, not inconsistent with this charter, as may be required by the council.