The Director shall have the power and duty to:
(a) keep the Mayor and the Council advised of the condition, finances and future needs of the City, and make recommendations as are appropriate;
(b) assist in the preparation of the annual budget in accordance with policies prescribed by the Mayor;
(c) develop work programs and standards required in the proper planning of the budget;
(d) prepare reports on revenue and costs and, throughout the year, conduct studies and investigations that will assist in the preparation of the budget;
(e) assist the Council in the review of the proposed budget;
(f) assist the Mayor and Council in the consideration of any appropriations subsequent to the adoption of the budget, as set forth elsewhere in the Charter;
(g) plan and direct a system of budgetary administration to assure the proper and effective expenditure of funds;
(h) subject to the approval of the Mayor, prescribe rules and standards governing the matters under the jurisdiction of the Office of Administrative and Research Services with which all officers and departments of the City must comply;
(i) furnish the Mayor or Council aid, information or recommendation as requested in writing by the Mayor, the Council, or Council Committee; and
(j) perform other duties assigned to the office in the Charter.
Except as provided in Section 292, the powers and duties of the Director of the Office of Administrative and Research Services set forth in this section shall not apply to the Proprietary Departments.