The City Manager shall be the Chief Executive Officer and Head of the Administrative Agencies of the City. He or she shall be responsible to the Council for the proper administration of all the affairs of the City within the scope of his or her powers and duties and for the enforcement of all laws and ordinances. The City Manager shall have the power and be requested to:
A. Appoint and suspend or remove or otherwise discipline all City employees and Administrative Officers, except as otherwise provided in this Charter.
B. Institute proceedings, when necessary for the removal of officers and employees within Civil Service, in the manner provided by the rules adopted by the Council or Civil Service Commission pursuant to this Charter.
The City Manager shall not have the power or authority to appoint or remove, suspend or discipline, any elected official or any board or commission established under this Charter.
C. Attend all meetings of Council with the right to participate in discussion and bring matters to the attention of Council, but with no right to vote.
D. Recommend legislation for adoption by Council, including the repeal of legislation.
E. Submit to Council a monthly summary showing the condition of all funds.
F. Prepare and submit annually to Council, a complete report of the financial and administrative activities of the City of Steubenville for the preceding year. Said filing must be made within ninety (90) days following the end of the year.
G. Shall make such other reports as the Council may require concerning the operation of City departments, offices, and agencies subject to his or her direction and supervision.
H. Prepare and submit to the Council, after receiving estimates made by the Directors of the departments, the Annual Budget, and prepare the Annual Budget to be adopted by Council as required by law and represent the City at all hearings on the Budget adopted by Council.
I. Supervise purchasing for all departments of the City.
J. Shall be a liaison and responsible for the public relations between the City and other political units and other organizations interested in the welfare and growth of the City.
K. Supervise the issuance of all licenses and permits pursuant to ordinances and resolutions, except as provided within this Charter.
L. Perform all other duties prescribed for him or her in this Charter or by Council and in the performance thereof may delegate to subordinate officers and employees of the Municipality any of these duties, but he or she shall be responsible for the faithful performance of such duties.
(Amended 11-3-87.)