The City Manager shall be the chief executive officer and the head of the administrative branch of the City Government, and shall be responsible to the Council for the proper administration of all the affairs of the City and the enforcement of all the laws, ordinances and resolutions, except as herein otherwise provided, and to that end the City Manager shall have authority to make all appointments and removals of employees of the City in the departments and offices under the City Manager's control.
The City Manager shall attend all meetings of the Council, with the right to participate in its discussions but without the right to vote. The City Manager shall be an ex officio member of all committees or appoint a designee therefor.
The City Manager shall prepare and submit to the Council the annual budget and be responsible for its administration after adoption. The City Manager shall keep the Council advised of the financial condition and future needs of the City and make such recommendations as desirable.
The City Manager shall submit to the Council and make available to the public a report on the financial and administrative activities of the City as of the end of each fiscal year.
The City Manager shall make such other reports as the Council may require concerning the operation of City departments, offices, and agencies subject to the City Manager direction and supervision.
The City Manager shall issue all licenses and permits pursuant to ordinances and perform all other duties as may be prescribed by the Charter or required of the City Manager by the Council, not inconsistent with this Charter.
(Amended 11-5-91.)