The City Manager shall be the chief executive officer and the head of the administrative agencies of the City. He shall be responsible to the Council for the proper administration of all affairs of the City and, to that end, subject to the provisions of this Charter, he shall have power and shall be required to:
(a) Appoint and, when necessary for the good of the service, remove all officers and employees of the City, in the manner provided in this Charter.
(b) Prepare the budget estimates annually, submit them to the Council, and administer the appropriations adopted by the Council.
(c) Prepare and submit to the Council and to the public annually, not later than March 31, a complete report on the finances and administrative activities of the City for the preceding year.
(d) Keep the Council informed of the current financial condition and future needs of the City.
(e) Appoint such citizen advisory committees as seem to him desirable and discharge them when in his judgment their function has been completely served.
(f) Delegate to subordinate officers and employees of the City any duties conferred upon him by this Charter or by action of the Council, and hold them responsible for their faithful discharge.
(g) Coordinate all civil defense matters with State and National authorities.
(h) Perform such other duties, not inconsistent with this Charter, as may be required by the Council.