§ 5.2. Powers and duties of manager.

The manager shall be the chief administrator of the city. He shall be responsible to the council for administration of all municipal affairs placed in his charge by them, and shall have the following powers and duties.

(a)

He shall appoint and, when he deems it necessary for the good of the service, suspend or remove all municipal employees in accordance with such general personnel rules, regulations, policies, or ordinances as the council may adopt, except the city attorney and the city clerk.

(b)

He shall direct and supervise the administration of all departments, offices, and agencies of the city, subject to the general direction and control of the council, except as otherwise provided by law.

(c)

He shall attend all meetings of the council and recommend for adoption such measures as he shall deem expedient.

(d)

He shall see that all laws of the state and the ordinances, resolutions, and regulations of the council are faithfully executed within the city.

(e)

He shall prepare and submit the annual budget and capital program to the council.

(f)

He shall submit to the council and make available to the public a complete report on the finances and administrative activities of the city as of the end of the fiscal year.

(g)

He shall make such other reports as the council may require concerning the operations of city departments, offices, and agencies subject to his direction and control.

(h)

He shall perform such other duties as may be required or authorized by the council, and generally promulgate the policies of the city as established by the city council.

(Ord. of 1-6-94, § 2)

State law reference

Powers and duties of city managers, G.S. 160A-148.