The Manager shall be the Chief Administrative Officer of the Municipality and shall be responsible to the Council for the administration of all Municipal affairs. It shall be the Manager's special obligation to insure high standards of performance in the day to day operation of the Municipal government; to provide high- quality services to the citizens of the Municipality; to be responsive, within the sphere of managerial responsibility, to the needs of residents; and to bring special knowledge and training to bear in stimulating new ideas and opportunities for the progressive growth of the Municipality.
The appointment of the Municipal Manager shall be for an indefinite term and Council shall fix the compensation. The Manager shall be appointed solely on the basis of executive and administrative qualifications, with a background such as to prepare the appointee to assume the responsibility for administering Municipal operations. The Manager need not be a resident of the Municipality at the time of appointment but must assume residence within the Municipality within one (1) year of appointment to the position.
The Council may, by majority vote, remove the Manager at any time with or without cause. Any such removal shall not take effect until after the expiration of thirty (30) days from the date of the removal action. During such thirty (30) day period, the Council may suspend the Manager from the position as Manager. The Manager may, prior to the expiration of the thirty (30) day period, request a public hearing before the Council. Such hearing shall be held before the expiration of the thirty (30) day period.
The Manager shall continue to receive the existing salary during the thirty (30) day suspension period. The action of the Council in suspending and removing the Manager shall not be subject to review by any court or agency.
The Municipal Manager may designate a qualified administrative officer of the Municipality to perform the duties during the Manager's temporary absence or disability. In the event the Manager fails to make such designation, or if the absence or disability continues more than thirty (30) days, the Council may appoint an officer or employee of the Municipality to perform the duties of the Manager during such absence or disability until the Manager shall return or the disability cease. No member of Council or other elected officer shall at any time serve as the Manager or Acting Manager of the Municipality.
The Manager shall have the following powers and duties:
a. 
Administer and enforce all laws and ordinances of the Municipality, and be responsible to the Council for carrying out all policies established by it and for the proper administration of all affairs of the Municipality within the jurisdiction of the Council;
b. 
Appoint and remove, with the consent of Council, an Assistant Manager;
c. 
Appoint, suspend or remove all Municipal employees, except as otherwise provided by law or this Charter. The Manager may retain independent contractors with the consent of Council. The Manager shall appoint all department directors with the consent of Council.
d. 
Direct and supervise the administration of all departments, offices and agencies, except as otherwise provided by this Charter or by law;
e. 
Prepare and administer the personnel system of the Municipality in accordance with Article XV of this Charter;
f. 
Prepare and submit the annual budget and capital program to the Council under the provisions established by the Charter, and administer the budget and capital program approved by the Council;
g. 
Make such recommendations to the Council concerning policy formulation as the Manager deems desirable, and keep all members of Council regularly informed as to the conduct of Municipal affairs;
h. 
Keep the Council fully advised as to the financial condition of the Municipality and make such financial reports as Council may desire;
i. 
Serve as the purchasing officer and as such negotiate contracts for the Municipality, subject to the approval of the Council;
j. 
Insure that all terms and conditions imposed in favor of the Municipality or its inhabitants in any statute, public utility franchise or other contract are faithfully kept and performed, and upon knowledge of any violation, call the same to the attention of the Council;
k. 
Attend all Council meetings and have the right to take part in discussions, but shall not have the right to vote;
l. 
The Manager or a designate shall perform the duties of the Clerk of the Municipality in causing appropriate records to be made, preserved and certified as required by law, or by the action of Council. Where required, the Manager shall attest to the documents as Clerk of the Municipality and shall have custody of the Municipal corporate seal.
m. 
Preserve the health, safety and general welfare in the Municipality;
n. 
The Manager or a designate shall take an annual inventory of all Municipal supplies and materials. At the completion of this inventory, a detailed report of the inventory noting any variations between the recorded and actual quantities shall be submitted to Council.