Except as provided in Section 5 of this Charter it shall be the duty of the City Manager to act as chief conservator of the peace within the City; to supervise the administration of the affairs of the City; to see that the ordinances of the City and the laws of the State are enforced; to make such recommendations to the Council concerning the affairs of the City as may seem to him desirable; to keep the Council advised of the financial condition and future needs of the City; to prepare and submit to the Council the necessary budgets; to attend all meetings of the Council except when his removal is under discussion, with the right to take part in all discussions of Council, but shall have no vote therein; to prepare and submit to the Council such reports as may be required by that body; and to perform such other duties as may be prescribed by this Charter or required of him by ordinance or resolution of the Council.(Amended 11-8-11)