Unless specifically modified, revoked, amended or altered by ordinance, the City Administrator shall have the following specific powers and duties: (1) supervision over all departments and employees;
(2) he shall appoint, suspend, remove, promote, demote and transfer all employees of the City to accomplish efficiency and economy, but all in accordance with laws pertaining thereto; (3) attend Council meetings; (4) prepare and submit the annual budget; (5) keep minutes of all Council meetings, or designate another person to perform this function; (6) act in the capacity of City Clerk as to all matters relating to statutes and other laws; (7) negotiate and make such purchases as can be accomplished without competitive bidding and obtain estimate, quotations, sealed bids, or contracts in excess of such amount; (8) keep the Council advised of the financial condition of the City and recommend from time to time the adoption of such measures as he may deem necessary or expedient for the health, safety and welfare of the community; (9) recommend salaries to be paid City officers and employees; and, (10) perform other duties specified by this Charter or necessary to carry out the duties of Chief Administrative Officer.