The Village Manager shall have the powers and duties set forth in this chapter, and such other powers and duties as may be prescribed by statute or by ordinance or resolution of the Council. The powers and duties of the Manager shall include the following:
A. Appointment of Directors of Departments. To appoint and remove from office all directors of departments whose appointment is not otherwise provided for, and, subject to the approval of the Council, to fix the salaries and wages of all such department directors, except as otherwise provided by ordinance. At the next meeting of the Council following the removal of any department director, the Village Manager shall submit a statement to the Council advising that the removal has been made and stating the reasons for the removal.
B. Administration of Departments and Employees. To exercise control over all departments and divisions of Village departments, including the employment, discharge and compensation of all administrative officers and employees, except that the employment and discharge of sworn members of the Police and Fire Departments shall be in the manner provided by the rules of the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners, pursuant to Chapter 3.16 of this code and applicable statutes.
C. Issuance and Administration of Licenses and Permits. To issue and administer all licenses and permits except those issued directly by the Council and those under the exclusive authority of other officers of the Village as provided in this code.
D. Accounting; Purchasing. To supervise and be responsible for the financial activities of the Village and for the purchase of all necessary materials and services required for the operation of the Village government, subject to the limitations imposed by the annual budget and any revisions to such budget. The Village Manager shall develop a purchasing policy consistent with the requirements of applicable state law and Chapter 4.12 of this code.
E. Approval of Warrants. To review and approve all warrants in payment of claims against the Village prior to submitting them to the Council for approval. All warrants submitted to the Council shall be accompanied by a voucher bearing the signature of the Village Manager, which signature shall constitute the Manager's certification that the claims are legally due and payable and have been properly authorized.
F. Reports. To present to the Council, from time to time, reports regarding the work of each Village department, and any other matters requested by the Council.
G. Monthly Financial Reports. To prepare and present to the Council each month a statement showing the financial condition of the Village as of the end of the preceding month, including a statement of current assets and liabilities and a summarized statement of income and expenditures, detailed as to funds and departments.
H. Proposed Budget. To appoint the Budget Officer and to present to the Council for its consideration on or before the first regular meeting in November of each year, the proposed budget prepared by the Budget Officer for the following fiscal year.
I. Council Meetings; Attendance; Participation. To attend all meetings of the Council, to attend meetings of committees of the Council when requested by the Council, and to provide additional reports and information to the Council as required by the Council. The Village Manager shall be entitled to take part in all discussions at any meeting of the Council, but shall not have the right to vote.
J. Recommendations to Council. To recommend to the Council for adoption or approval such measures as the Manager may deem necessary or expedient.
K. Other Duties. To perform such other duties as may be prescribed by statute or by ordinance or resolution of the Council.
(Ord. MC-3-2013, Amended, 8/20/2013; Ord. MC-6-2006, Amended, 08/15/2006; Ord. MC-228-99 § 1 (part), 1999: prior code § 3.02)