The Village Manager shall be the chief executive and administrative officer of the municipality. He shall be responsible to the Council for the proper administration of all affairs of the municipality, and, to that end, subject to the provisions of this Charter, he shall have authority and shall be required to:
1.Insure that this Charter and the ordinances and resolutions of the Village are faithfully observed and enforced;
2. Appoint and remove all officers and employees of the Village except those selected or appointed by Council, as otherwise provided in this Charter;
3. Prepare the tax budget and annual budget, submit them to the Council for approval, and administer the appropriations made by the Council;
4. Prepare and submit monthly reports to the Council. Prepare and submit to the Council and the public annually, not later than March 31st, a complete report on the finances and administrative activities of the municipality for the preceding year; which report shall be deemed to satisfy the requirements of Section 117.19, R.C. of Ohio without separate publication of the financial statement. Such annual report shall be published in the manner provided by ordinance.
5. Formulate and arrange contracts, franchises and agreements subject to the approval of Council. Sign all contracts, bonds and notes on behalf of the Village.
6. Attend meetings of Council. He shall have the right to participate in the discussion of all matters coming before Council but shall have no vote.
7. Serve as an ex-officio member (without vote) of all boards and commissions authorized under this Charter, except the Civil Service Commission.
8. Delegate to subordinate officers and employees of the municipality any duties conferred upon him by this Charter or by action of Council and hold them responsible for the faithful discharge of such duties.
9. Perform such other duties, not inconsistent with this Charter, as may be required by the Council.