The Managing Director shall be the chief administrative officer of the City, responsible to the Mayor for the administration of all City affairs placed in the Managing Director's charge pursuant to this Charter. In addition to other powers and duties prescribed by this Charter, the Managing Director shall:
(1) Execute and enforce the provisions of this Charter and all ordinances, resolutions, and motions of City Council;
(2) Supervise the administration of all departments, offices, and agencies of the City, as directed by the Mayor, except as otherwise provided by this Charter or by law; [Amended at the November 2014 General Election]
(3) Appoint, suspend, or remove any City employee, except as otherwise provided by this Charter or by law;
(4) Prepare and submit to the Mayor on an annual basis a five-year financial plan and a budget.
(5) Supervise and direct the negotiation and administration of any collective bargaining agreements with City employees;
(6) Submit to the Mayor a complete report of the finances and administrative activities of the City within 30 days of the end of each fiscal year;
(7) Assure that the laws of the commonwealth relating to the affairs and government of the City are faithfully executed and enforced;
(8) Present to the Mayor from time to time such information concerning the business and affairs of the City as the Managing Director may deem necessary, or as City Council by motion may request; and recommend such measures for legislative action as are believed to be in the best interests of the City; and
(9) Perform such other duties as are specified in this Charter or may be required by the Mayor or City Council.