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

B. Control, order and give directions to all heads of departments and to subordinate officers and employees of the city who are subject to removal by him;

C. Appoint, remove, promote and demote each officer and employee of the city, excepting the city attorney, subject to personnel ordinances, rules and regulations;

D. Conduct studies and effect such administrative reorganization of offices, positions and units under his direction as are in the interest of efficient, effective and economical conduct of the city’s business;

E. Recommend to the council for adoption such measures and ordinances as he considers necessary;

F. Attend all meetings of the council unless he is excused by the mayor individually or the council, except when his removal is under consideration;

G. Keep the council advised at all times as to the financial condition and needs of the city;

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

I. See that no expenditures are submitted or recommended to the council except on approval of the city manager or his authorized representative. The city manager or his authorized representative is responsible for the purchase of all supplies for all the departments and divisions of the city;

J. Make investigations into the affairs of the city and each department and division of it and each contract and its proper performance by the city. The city manager shall investigate all complaints of matters concerning the administration of the city government and of the service maintained by public utilities in the city;

K. Exercise general supervision over all public buildings, public parks, and all other public property under the control and jurisdiction of the council;

L. Perform such other duties and exercise such other powers as the city council may delegate to him from time to time. (Ord. 96-25 § 1(2), 1996; Ord. 75-8 § 7, 1975)