§ 6.02. City Manager's Powers and Duties.

The city manager is responsible for administration of the city's business, subject to the provisions of this charter and any council regulations. The city manager has the power and duty to:

a. ensure that this charter, city ordinances and resolutions are enforced and implemented;

b. appoint, suspend, and remove city employees on the basis of merit and fitness. The appointment and removal of the city attorney and the removal of department directors is subject to council approval;

c. adopt and enforce appropriate policies governing employment practices and employee conduct, including a code of ethics;

d. manage departments and divisions of the city administration;

e. attend council meetings with the right to participate in discussions but not vote. The council may exclude the city manager from a meeting at which the city manager's removal is considered, to the extent permitted by law;

f. recommend to the council measures deemed necessary for the public welfare and the efficient administration of the city's business;

g. keep the council fully informed about the city's financial condition and needs, and prepare and submit the annual budget to the council;

h. prepare an administrative code or policy manual incorporating the details of administrative procedure; and

i. perform other duties prescribed by law, this charter, or the council.