The City Manager shall be the administrative head of City government under the direction and control of the Council. The City Manager is responsible for the efficient administration of all the affairs of the City under the City Manager’s control. In addition to the City Manager’s general powers as administrative head, and not as a limitation thereon, the City Manager shall also have the following powers and duties:
(a) City Clerk. The City Manager, or the City Manager’s designee, shall perform and fulfill the duties and obligations of the office of the City Clerk,
(b) Law enforcement. Enforce all laws and ordinances of the City and assure the proper performance of all franchises, contracts, permits, licenses, and privileges granted by the Council;
(c) Reorganization of departments, offices and positions. Consolidate. combine, or reorganize departments, offices, positions, or units under the City Manager’s supervision as may be indicated in the interests of the efficient, effective, and economical conduct of the City’s business. With the approval of the Council, the City Manager may be the head of one or more departments;
(d) Legislation recommendations. Recommend to the Council for adoption such measures and ordinances as deemed necessary or expedient;
(e) Financial reports. Advise the Council of the financial condition and requirements of the City;
(f) Budget. Prepare and submit the annual budget to the Council and be responsible for its administration after adoption;
(g) Investigation. Investigate the operation and performance of the City and any department or division under the City Manager’s supervision, and investigate all complaints concerning the administration of the City government, the services maintained by public utilities in the City, and the franchises, permits, or privileges granted by the City;
(h) Supervision of public property. Exercise general supervision over all public buildings, public parks, public equipment, and other public property under the control and jurisdiction of the Council; and
(i) Additional duties. Perform such other duties and exercise such other powers as may be delegated from time to time by the Council.
(§ 1, Ord. 889-NS, eff. May 28, 1985)