The council shall appoint a chief administrative officer of the city who shall be the city manager, and who shall serve at the pleasure of the council. The manager shall be selected on the basis of training, experience, and other administrative qualifications for the office and without regard to such person’s political or religious preference […]
The council may designate a qualified administrative officer of the city to assume the duties and authority of the manager during periods of vacancy in the office, temporary absences or disability of the manager.
The manager shall be responsible to the council for the administration of all units of the city government under the manager’s jurisdiction and for carrying out policies adopted by the council. Except for the purpose of inquiry, the council and its members shall deal with the administrative officers and employees solely through the manager. Neither […]
The manager shall: Supervise the administrative affairs of the city; Be charged with the preservation of the public peace and health, the safety of persons and properties, and the enforcement of the laws, ordinances, and franchises, and the development and utilization of the city’s resources; Make such reports and recommendations as the manager may deem […]
Except as provided in § 6-36-115, the manager shall be responsible for all city purchasing but may delegate such duty to any subordinate appointed by the manager. Competitive prices for all purchases and public improvements shall be obtained whenever practicable and in accordance with regulations established by ordinance, and the purchase made from or the […]
The management of all city property and equipment, except school property and equipment, shall be the responsibility of the city manager who shall prepare for the approval of the council regulations governing the acquisition, custody, use and disposal of all such property and equipment. Such regulations shall provide for a regular inventory, appraisal and marking […]
