The Council shall appoint a Manager who shall be chosen solely
on the basis of his or her executive and administrative qualifications
for the duties of his or her office. Prior to his or her appointment,
he or she shall be qualified by at least one year's special training
in public administration and finance, and by at least three years'
successful experience in a responsible executive position in governmental
administration, or by any equivalent training or combination of experience
and training sufficient to indicate capacity for effective governmental
administration. At the time of his or her appointment, he or she need
not be a resident of the City or state, but during his or her tenure
of office he or she may reside outside the City only temporarily and
only upon the approval of the Council by resolution. The Manager's
compensation shall be in such amount annually as may be fixed by the
Council.
The Manager may be suspended by a resolution approved by the
majority of the total membership of the Council which shall set forth
the reasons for suspension and proposed removal. A copy of such resolution
shall be served immediately upon the Manager. The Manager shall have
15 days in which to reply thereto in writing, and, upon request, shall
be afforded a public hearing, which shall occur not earlier than 10
days nor later than 15 days after such hearing is requested. After
the public hearing, if one be requested, and after full consideration,
the City Council by a majority vote of its total membership may adopt
a final resolution of removal. The Manager shall continue to receive
full salary until the effective date of a final resolution of removal.
The Manager shall be the chief executive and administrative
officer of the City. He or she shall see that the Charter and all
local laws, ordinances, resolutions and policies of the Council, and
all state laws subject to enforcement by City action are faithfully
enforced and executed. He or she shall:
(A)
Appoint and, when necessary for the good of the City, suspend or
remove any City employee or appointive administrative officer provided
for by or under this Charter, except as otherwise provided by law,
or personnel rules adopted pursuant to this Charter. The Manager may
authorize any administrative officer, subject to the Manager's
direction and supervision, to exercise these powers with respect to
subordinates in that officer's department, office or agency.
(B)
Have, exercise and perform all functions, powers and duties vested
by state or local law or ordinance in the Mayor or chief executive
officer of the City, except as may be otherwise specifically provided
by this Charter.
(C)
Represent the City and assert its proper interest in relation to
the state and other political subdivisions, and with respect to municipal
contracts and franchises.
(D)
Attend all meetings of the Council with the right to take part in
the discussions, but without the right to vote.
(E)
Keep the Council advised of the financial condition of the City,
make report to the Council as requested by it, and at least twice
a year make a semiannual report to Council and the citizens on the
administration of the City government.
(F)
Prepare and submit a proposed annual budget and capital program to
the Council and implement the final budget approved by the Council
to achieve the goals of the City.
(G)
Study the governmental and administrative operations and needs of
the City government, and prepare and recommend to the Council necessary
and desirable plans and programs to meet present and foreseeable needs.
(H)
Direct and supervise the administration of all departments, offices
and agencies of the City, except as otherwise provided by this Charter
or by law.
(I)
Examine and inquire into at any time the affairs of any officer or
department of the City, other than the Council.
(J)
Negotiate all contracts with employee bargaining units subject to
ratification thereof by Council, or delegate such duty to such other
person or persons as he or she may deem qualified.
(K)
Make such other reports as the Council may require concerning the
operations of City departments, offices and agencies subject to the
Manager's direction and supervision.
(L)
Administer the civil service law and regulations and effectuate the
City's personnel policies and programs.
(M)
Perform such other duties as may be required of the Manager by Charter,
local law or resolution of the Council.
There shall be an Assistant Manager who shall generally assist
the Manager and shall possess the powers to perform the duties of
the Manager during the Manager's absence or inability to act
or during a vacancy in the office of the Manager. The Council may
revoke such designation at any time and appoint another qualified
individual to serve until the Manager returns.
