It shall be the duty of the City Manager to act as chief conservator of the peace within the City; to see that all laws are enforced; to supervise the administration of the affairs of the City; to make such recommendations to Council as he may deem necessary; to keep Council advised of the financial condition and future needs of the City; to prepare and submit to Council the proposed annual budget; to see that the City lives within its income; to purchase all supplies, services, materials and equipment for City departments; to appoint, remove, suspend and discipline all officers and employees in the administrative service of the City; to fix the number of employees in City departments and determine their duties and compensation subject to the limitation of the annual appropriation ordinance; to exercise all powers conferred by law upon the Municipality but not specifically conferred upon any official; to take or cause to be taken or to recommend to Council, in the proper case, all and every action necessary to protect the best interests and promote the welfare of the City; and to perform such other duties as may be prescribed by law.
(1961 Code Sec. 121.02)