[R.O. 2011 Charter Art. III § 18]
The city manager shall be chosen on the basis of his executive
and administrative qualifications with special reference to his actual
experience in, or his knowledge of, accepted practice in the duties
of his office. He may or may not be a resident of the city at the
time of his selection, but shall live therein during his tenure of
office. He shall be appointed for an indefinite term, subject to discharge
as herein provided, and shall devote his entire time to the duties
of his office. He shall designate a department director as vice-manager
to perform the duties of the city manager in the event of his absence
or disability.
[R.O. 2011 Charter Art. III § 19; Ord. No. 4962, § 5]
The city manager shall be the chief 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) City officers and employees. Appoint and, when necessary
for the good of the service, remove all officers and employees of
the city except as otherwise provided by this Charter;
(2) Annual budget. Prepare the budget annually and submit
it to the council and be responsible for its administration after
adoption;
(3) Annual report. 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 preceding year;
(4) Advice, etc., to council. Keep the council advised
of the financial condition and future needs of the city and make such
recommendations as may seem to him desirable;
(5) Enforcement of laws, etc. Enforce all laws and ordinances
and see that all contracts and franchises are faithfully performed;
(6) Additional duties. Perform such other duties as
may be prescribed by this Charter or required of him by the council,
not inconsistent with this Charter.