Section 15. The powers and duties of the village manager shall be:
(a) To see that the laws and ordinances are enforced.
(b) Except as herein provided, to appoint and remove all subordinate officers and employees of the village, all appointments to be upon merit and fitness alone.
(c) To exercise control over all departments and divisions created herein or that hereafter may be created by the commission.
(d) To see that all terms and conditions imposed in favor of the village or its inhabitants in any public utility franchise are faithfully kept and performed.
(e) To attend all meetings of the commission, with the right to take part in the discussion but having no vote.
(f) To recommend to the commission for adoption such measures as he may deem necessary or expedient.
(g) To keep the Village Commission fully advised as to the financial condition and needs of the village.
(h) And to perform such other duties as may be prescribed by this charter or be required of him by the commission.