Section 3.1. Qualifications; Term of office
The city manager shall be chosen by the council on the basis of executive and
administrative qualifications with special reference to his experience in, and
his knowledge of municipal administrations. He may or may not be a resident
of the city or the state at the time of his selection, but shall reside within
the city during his tenure of office. He shall be appointed for an indefinite
term, subject to removal as herein provided, and shall devote his entire time
to the duties of his office. The manager shall designate in writing, filed with
the city clerk, one of the department directors or one of the administrative
assistants to perform the duties of the city manager in the event of his absence
or disability; if he should fail to do so, the council shall make such designation.
Section 3.2. Compensation
The city manager shall receive such compensation as may be fixed by ordinance.
Section 3.3. Powers and duties
The city manager shall be the chief executive and administrative officer of
the city and shall be responsible to the council for the proper administration
of all the city's affairs. To that end he shall have power and shall be required
to:
(1) Appoint and, when necessary for the good of the service, remove all officers
and employees of the city, except as otherwise provided in the Charter, and
except as he may authorize the head of a department or office to appoint subordinates
in such department or office.
(2) Prepare the budget annually and submit it to the council and be responsible
for its administration after adoption.
(3) Prepare and submit to the council, as of the end of the fiscal year, a complete
report on the finances and administrative activities of the city for the year.
(4) Keep the council advised of the financial condition of the city and make
recommendations concerning its future needs.
(5) Attend all meetings of the council and, insofar as possible, its committees,
except when the council may be considering his removal. He shall have the right
to take part in discussions, but shall have no power to vote. He shall receive
notice of all special meetings.
(6) Enforce all laws and ordinances and see that all contracts and franchises
are faithfully performed.
(7) Perform such other duties as may be prescribed by this Charter or required
of him by the council, not inconsistent with this Charter.
(8) Prescribe the powers and duties of officers and employees not otherwise
prescribed by this Charter or by ordinance; may assign particular officers and
employees to one or more of the departments; may require an officer or employee
to perform duties in two or more departments and may make such other rules and
regulations as may be necessary or proper for the efficient and economical conduct
of the business of the city.
Section 3.4. Administrative assistants
The city manager shall appoint such administrative assistants as are authorized
by the council.