The city manager shall be chosen by the council on the basis of character, executive and administrative training, experience and ability, and without regard to political consideration. The city manager need not, when appointed, be a resident of the City of Carrollton or the State of Texas, but during the tenure of office, shall reside in the City of Carrollton.
(Adopted by electorate, 9/19/1961; Am. Ordinance 1361 adopted 4/7/1987)
The city manager shall be the chief executive officer and the head of the administrative branch of the city government. The city manager shall be responsible to the council for proper administration of all affairs of the city under the jurisdiction of the manager and to that end, shall have power and shall be required to:
(1) 
Appoint and remove any officer or employee of the city except as otherwise provided by this Charter and may delegate such authority to the head of a department;
(2) 
Prepare and submit to the council an annual budget 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 preceding year;
(4) 
Keep the council advised of the financial condition and future needs of the city and make such recommendations that may seem desirable;
(5) 
Perform such other duties as may be prescribed by this Charter or required by the council, not inconsistent with this Charter;
(6) 
Attend all meetings of the council, except when excused by the council or when the manager is under discussion, with the right to take part in the discussions, but having no vote; and the manager shall be notified of all special meetings of the council.
(Adopted by electorate, 9/19/1961; Am. Ordinance 1361 adopted 4/7/1987; Charter Am. adopted 5/11/2021)
The council shall require the city manager, before entering upon the duties of office, to execute a good and sufficient bond with a surety company doing business in the State of Texas, and approved by the council, as surety thereon, said bond to be in such amount as the council may demand, payable to the City of Carrollton, and conditioned for the faithful performance of the duties of his/her office; premium of such bond to be paid by the city.
(Adopted by electorate, 9/19/1961; Am. Ordinance 1361 adopted 4/7/1987)
To perform any duties during a temporary absence or disability, the city manager may designate by letter filed with the city secretary a qualified administrative official of the city. In the event of failure of the city manager to make such designation, the council may, by resolution, appoint an official of the city to perform the duties of the city manager until the manager shall return or the disability shall cease.
(Adopted by electorate, 9/19/1961; Am. Ordinance 1361 adopted 4/7/1987; Am. Ordinance 2364 adopted 8/11/1998; Charter Am. adopted 5/11/2021)
There shall be administrative departments as may be established by City Council upon the recommendation of the city manager.
(Adopted by electorate, 9/19/1961; Am. Ordinance 1361 adopted 4/7/1987; Charter Am. adopted 5/11/2021)
The city manager shall appoint an official of the city, who shall have the title of city secretary. The city secretary shall give notice of the council meetings, shall keep minutes of its proceedings, shall authenticate by signature and record all ordinances and resolutions, in full, in a book kept for such purpose. The city secretary shall also perform such other duties as shall be required by this Charter or by the city manager.
(Adopted by electorate, 9/19/1961; Am. Ordinance 1361 adopted 4/7/1987)