§ 29.5-4. Powers and Duties of the Manager.

 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 shall 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.