The City Manager shall be responsible for carrying out the policies and ordinances of the Board of Commissioners; the development of short and long range planning; capital improvement programs; running the day-to-day operations of the City; see that the laws of the state and the ordinances of the City are enforced; appoint and remove employees, with the approval of the Board of Commissioners; and, perform all other such duties in the efficient administration of all City related business as required by the laws of the state or by the ordinances of the City.