(a) The City Manager shall be the administrative authority of the City, and shall manage the affairs of the City under direction of Council and shall competently and fairly exercise the power and duties described in this section.
(b) Council shall appoint a City Manager to serve an indefinite term, and shall, upon recommendation of the Mayor, fix compensation of the City Manager.
(c) The Mayor shall be the immediate supervisor of the City Manager, and shall, with advice of Council, annually provide the City Manager written short and long term goals and objectives to be accomplished in the performance of duties.
(Ord. 285. Passed 9-15-20.)
(d) The City Manager shall have the following powers and duties:
(1) Appointment, delegation of authority, supervision, performance evaluation, discipline, including removal, of all City employees, except as otherwise provided by law, this Charter or personnel rules adopted pursuant to this Charter. Removal of a City official nominated by the Mayor and appointed by Council pursuant to Section 3.01(c) of this Charter shall be upon nomination of the City Manager and approval by public vote of Council.
(2) Supervision, performance evaluation, and discipline of City officials appointed by Council pursuant to Section 3.01(c) of this Charter.
(3) Direction and supervision and administration of all departments, offices and agencies of the City, except as otherwise provided by this Charter or by law.
(4) Attendance at all meetings of Council, with the right to take part in any discussion or deliberation. The City Manager may not vote on issues before Council.
(5) Ensure that all laws, ordinances and provisions of this Charter and acts of the Council are faithfully executed and enforced.
(6) In collaboration with the City Treasurer, prepare and submit to Council the annual and capital program no later than the March regular Council meeting.
(7) Propose to the Mayor and Council official acts of the City, including ordinances, policies and personnel rules, which Council may by ordinance or other action adopt with or without amendment.
(8) In collaboration with the City Treasurer monthly submit to the Council and make available to the public complete reports on the finances and administrative activities of the City. These reports shall be made in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles for municipal governments and agencies.
(9) In collaboration with the City Treasurer submit to the Council and make available to the public complete reports on the finances and administrative activities of the City as of the end of each fiscal year. The report on finances shall be made in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles for municipal governments and agencies.
(10) Make such other reports as the Council may require concerning the operations of City departments, offices and agencies.
(11) In collaboration with the City Treasurer collect all debts owing to the City by appropriate civil action in any court of competent jurisdiction.
(12) Keep the Council fully advised as to the condition and future needs of the City and make recommendations to the Council concerning the affairs of the City.
(13) The City Manager shall devote her/his whole working time to the performance of the duties of the office, and while occupying such office shall not engage, directly or indirectly, or be actively interested in any business which would be in conflict with the performance of duties concerning the affairs of the City.
(14) Perform such other duties as are specified in this Charter or may be required by the Council.