The governing body of the City of Panhandle shall appoint a city manager for the City of Panhandle who shall be the administrative head of the municipal government under the direction and supervision of the governing body.
(1993 Code of Ordinances, Chapter 1 Article 2, Sec. 1-11)
The city manager shall be appointed for an indefinite period of time and shall be subject to discharge at the will of the governing body of the city.
(1993 Code of Ordinances, Chapter 1, Article 2, Sec. 1-13)
During the absence or disability of the city manager, the governing body shall designate some properly qualified person to perform the duties of said office.
(1993 Code of Ordinances, Chapter 1, Article 2, Sec. 1-14)
The powers and duties of the city manager shall be:
(1) 
To devote all of his working time and attention to the affairs of the city, and be responsible to the governing body for the efficient administration of its affairs.
(2) 
To see that all laws and ordinances are enforced.
(3) 
To appoint and remove all subordinate employees.
(4) 
To exercise supervision and control over all departments created by the governing body or that may hereafter be created by said governing body of the city.
(5) 
To attend all meetings of the governing body with the right to take part in the discussion, but having no vote; and he shall be notified of all special meetings of said governing body.
(6) 
To see that all terms and conditions imposed in favor of the City of Panhandle and its inhabitants in any public utility franchise are faithfully kept and performed, and upon knowledge of any violation thereof to call the same to the attention of the governing body.
(7) 
To act as budget officer, and as such to prepare and submit to the governing body, prior to the beginning of each fiscal year, a budget of proposed expenditures for the ensuing year, showing in as much detail as practicable the estimated expenditures.
(8) 
In addition to the foregoing subsection (7), to make and file a budget as required by state law.
(9) 
To make a full written report to the governing body as soon after the close of each month’s accounts as possible, showing the operation and expenditures of each department for the preceding month, and to keep the governing body advised at all times as to the financial condition and needs of the city.
(10) 
To act as purchasing agent for the City of Panhandle and to purchase all merchandise, material, and supplies needed by the city, and may establish, if needed, a suitable storehouse where such supplies shall be kept and from which same shall be issued as needed; and to adopt such rules and regulations governing requisitions and transaction of business between himself as such purchasing agent and the heads of departments, officers, and employees of the city as the governing body may approve. It shall be the duty of the purchasing agent to give opportunity for competition on purchases and sales except when the nature of the purchase or sale is such that competition is impossible or impracticable. In case of accident or other circumstances creating an emergency, the city manager may, with the consent of the governing body, award contracts and make purchases for the purpose of repairing damages caused by said accident or avoiding said public emergency; but immediately afterwards, he shall file with the mayor a certificate showing such emergency and the necessity of such action together with an itemized account of all expenditures.
(11) 
To recommend to the governing body the salaries to be paid each appointive officer and subordinate employee of the city.
(12) 
To recommend to the governing body, from time to time, for adoption, such measures as he may deem necessary or expedient.
(13) 
To do and perform such other duties as may be prescribed by ordinance or resolution of the governing body of the city.
(1993 Code of Ordinances, Chapter 1, Article 2, Sec. 1-15)
The city manager shall receive such compensation as the governing body shall fix from time to time, and shall furnish such surety bond as may be required by the governing body.
(1993 Code of Ordinances, Chapter 1, Article 2, Sec. 1-16)
All ordinances of the City of Panhandle prescribing the duties of heads of departments shall remain in full force and effect except in so far as they conflict with the provisions of this article, in which case the provisions of this article shall govern.
(1993 Code of Ordinances, Chapter 1, Article 2, Sec. 1-17)