§ 220. Authority and duties of City Manager.

(a)

Duties. The City Manager shall perform the following duties:

(1)

Chief administrative officer. Supervise the administration of the affairs of the City as the City's chief administrative officer;

(2)

Enforcement of laws. See that the ordinances of the City and applicable State and federal laws are followed and enforced;

(3)

Recommendations to Mayor and Council. Make such recommendations to the Mayor and Council concerning the affairs of the City as may seem to the City Manager desirable;

(4)

Budget. Present to the Mayor and Council an annual budget based upon a financial plan enacted by the Mayor and Council.

(5)

Inform Mayor and Council of City's financial condition and needs. Keep the Mayor and Council advised of the financial condition and future needs of the City;

(6)

Budget estimates. Prepare and submit to the Council budget estimates;

(7)

Reports to the Mayor and Council. Prepare and submit to the Mayor or Council such reports as may be required by them; and

(8)

Other assigned duties. Perform such other duties as may be prescribed by this Charter, be required of the City Manager, or be required of the City Manager by ordinance or resolution of the Council.

(b)

Right in Council. The City Manager shall be entitled to a seat in the Council but shall have no vote. The City Manager shall have the right to take part in the discussion of all matters coming before the Council.

(c)

Execution of contracts. The City Manager is authorized to execute any City contract regardless of the department of origin.

(d)

Delegation. The City Manager and any other officer, or officers, are hereby authorized to exercise and perform any of their powers or duties through any other qualified City employee.

(Ord. No. 140060 , § 4, 1-23-14, eff. 5-1-14)