The Manager shall be the chief administrative and law enforcement officer of the Municipality. The Manager shall be responsible to Council for the administration of all municipal affairs placed in the Manager's charge by or under this Charter, the legislation of the Municipality and the laws of the State of Ohio. Without limitation of the foregoing, the Manager or designee shall:
(a) Appoint, promote, suspend, remove or otherwise discipline any Municipal employee, except as otherwise provided by or under this Charter, subject to the provisions of Section 6.06 of this Charter pertaining to Personnel Systems;
(b) Direct and supervise the administration of all departments, offices and agencies of the Municipality, except as otherwise provided by this Charter;
(c) Attend all regular and special meetings of Council with the right to participate in discussions but not to vote;
(d) Enforce, within the Municipality, all laws, provisions of this Charter and legislation of the Municipality;
(e) Prepare and submit budgets and capital programs to Council;
(f) Keep Council fully advised as to the financial condition and future needs of the Municipality;
(g) Submit to Council and make available to the public complete records of the finances and administrative activities of the Municipality;
(h) Make such other reports as Council may require concerning the operations of Municipal departments, divisions, offices, boards, commissions, bureaus, and agencies;
(i) Provide staff support services for Council and the Municipal boards, commissions and committees;
(j) Execute on behalf of the Municipality all contracts, leases, deeds, easements, conveyances and agreements; and
(k) Perform such other powers, duties and functions as are conferred or required by this Charter or by Council.