The City Manager is appointed by the City Council to carry out council policies and to serve as Chief Administrative Officer of the City. The City Manager manages the City’s business and implements the council’s plans and orders by:
Coordinating the work of all City departments and employees
Enforcing City laws and applying council policies
Expending monies as approved by the City Council
Making recommendations to the council on such items as:
Capital improvements
Employment
Financial programs
Legislation
Policies
Services
Other matters as requested
Keeping the council informed of the City’s business to include but not limited to:
Financial condition
Appointing City employees
Suspending or removing City employees under his jurisdiction (subject to union contractual stipulations)