2.08.060 Powers and duties.

The city manager shall be the administrative head of the government of the city under the direction and control of the council except as otherwise provided in this chapter. The city manager shall be responsible for the efficient administration of all affairs of the city which are under his control. In addition to his or her general powers as administrative head, and not as a limitation thereon, he or she shall be expected to, and shall have the power to:

(A) Enforce all laws and ordinances of the city and to see that all franchises, contracts, permits and privileges granted by the council are faithfully observed;

(B) Except as provided for in subsection C, appoint, remove, promote, and demote any and all officers and employees of the city, except elective officers and the city attorney, but including the offices of city clerk and city treasurer, subject to all applicable personnel rules and regulations which may be adopted by the council;

(D) Control, order and give directions to all department heads who are subject to his or her appointment and removal authority, and to subordinate officers and employees of the city under his or her jurisdiction through their department heads;

(E) Conduct studies and effect such organization and reorganization of offices, positions or units under his or her direction as may be indicated in the interest of efficient, effective and economical conduct of the city's business;

(F) Recommend to the council for adoption such measures and ordinances as he or she deems necessary;

(G) Attend all meetings of the council unless excused therefrom by the mayor individually or the council as a whole, except when his or her removal is under consideration;

(H) Prepare and submit the proposed annual budget and the proposed annual salary plan to the council for its approval;

(I) Direct and supervise all the purchasing activities of the city;

(J) Keep the council at all times fully advised as to the financial condition and needs of the city;

(K) Make investigations into the affairs of the city and any department or division thereof and any contract or the proper performance of any of the obligations of the city; and further, to investigate all complaints in relation to matters concerning the administration of the city government and in regard to the service maintained by public utilities in the city;

(L) Exercise general supervision over all public buildings, public parks and all other public properties which are under the control and jurisdiction of the council;

(M) Have the same authority as the mayor (as conveniences to the parties may dictate) to sign documents specified in Section 40602 of the Government Code of the state whenever such documents have been approved by the council for execution by resolution, motion, minute order or other appropriate action; and

(N) Perform such other responsibilities and exercise such other powers as may be delegated to him or her from time to time by ordinance or resolution or other official action of the council.