The powers and duties of the City Manager shall be:
(a) To see that the laws and ordinances are enforced.
(b) Except as provided in this Charter, to appoint and remove all directors of the departments and all subordinate officers and employees in the departments in both the classified and unclassified service.
(c) To exercise control over all departments and divisions created herein or that may be hereafter created by the Council.
(d) To attend all meetings of the Council with the right to take part in the discussion but having no vote.
(e) To keep the Council fully advised as to the financial condition and needs of the city.
(f) To formulate and arrange contracts, franchises, and agreements. No contracts, franchises, or agreements of any contractual nature, shall have any effect, force, or validity until ratified by Council and according to the provisions of Article XVIII of the Ohio Constitution in reference to public utilities.
(g) To perform such other duties as may be prescribed by this Charter or be required of him or her by ordinance or resolution of the Council.