The City Manager shall be the chief executive and administrative officer of the City. The City Manager shall be responsible to the Council for the proper administration of all the affairs of the City, and to that end, subject to the provisions of this Charter, shall have the 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 remove all officers and employees of the City except those selected or appointed by Council, or as otherwise provided in this Charter;
3. Prepare the annual budget, and submit the same to 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 City for the preceding year; which report shall be deemed to satisfy the requirements of Ohio law, 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 City;
6. Attend meetings of the Council and shall have the right of participating in the discussion of all matters coming before Council, but shall have no vote;
7. Serve as an ex-officio non-voting member of all boards, commissions, and committees authorized under this Charter, except the Civil Service Commission and the Board of Zoning Appeals;
8. Delegate to subordinate officers and employees of the City any duties conferred upon the City Manager by this Charter or by action of the 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.
(Amended 11-7-00; 11- 6-01; 11-5-19)