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 Delano
 Code of Ordinances
 Title 2. ADMINISTRATION AND PERSONNEL
 Chapter 2.12. CITY MANAGER

  § 2.12.040. Duties.  

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  • The city manager shall be responsible and accountable for the efficient administration of all the affairs of the city which are under his control. In addition to his general powers as administrative head and not as a limitation thereon, it shall be his duty and he shall have the power to:

    A.

    Enforcement of Laws. The city manager shall see that the laws of the state which pertain to the city and all laws and ordinances of the city are duly enforced, and that all franchises, contracts, permits and privileges granted by the city are faithfully observed.

    B.

    Employee Appointment, Dismissal, Etc. The city manager shall appoint and promote, discipline, suspend or dismiss all employees of the city, including department heads, except the city attorney. The city manager shall enter into a contract in writing on behalf of the city with all department heads in a form approved by the city council.

    C.

    Personnel System. The city manager shall provide a merit-principle personnel system for employees of the city, except the city attorney, and may designate an employee responsible to him to administer the personnel system.

    D.

    Appoint to Acting Capacity. The city manager shall designate himself or some employee to perform the duties of any office or position in the administrative service under his control which is vacant or which lacks administration due to the absence or disability of the incumbent.

    E.

    Purchases. All purchases and expenditures for purchases shall be made in accordance with procedures established by ordinance.

    F.

    General Services. The city manager shall provide for the proper administration and management of all other city affairs and properties which are not otherwise reserved to the mayor and/or city council.

    G.

    Annual Report. The city manager shall prepare and present to the council an annual report of the city's affairs, including a summary of reports of department heads and such other reports as the city council shall require.

    H.

    Annual Budget and Capital Program. The city manager shall prepare and submit to the council an annual budget and capital program for each ensuing fiscal year, based upon estimates of financial needs and resources of the city.

    I.

    Miscellaneous Duties.

    1.

    The city manager shall serve in any appointed office within the city government to which he may be qualified when appointed thereto by the city council, and shall hold and perform duties thereof at the pleasure of the city council.

    2.

    The city manager shall investigate all complaints related to matters concerning the administration of the city government or services of public utilities in the city.

    3.

    The city manager shall perform such other duties and exercise such other powers as may be delegated to him from time to time by action of the city council.

(Ord. 1003, 1997: Ord. 1002, 1997: Ord. 975 § 3, 1995: Ord. 860 § 4, 1988).