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Section 3. City Manager; Powers and Duties
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The City Manager shall be the chief administrative officer and head of the administrative branch of the City government and shall be responsible for the proper administration of all affairs of the City. To that end, subject to the provisions of this Charter, the City Manager shall have power and shall be required to:

1. Devote full-time to the discharge of the official duties of the City Manager;

2. See that all ordinances are enforced and that the provisions of all franchises, leases, contracts, permits and privileges granted by the City are observed;

3. Appoint, promote, remove and demote for cause, subject to rights of appeal, and in compliance with applicable personnel rules and regulations, all officers and employees of the City except the City Attorney and presiding Judge;

4. Prepare the annual budget estimates and submit them to the Council and be responsible for the administration of the budget after adoption;

5. Keep the Council advised at all times of the affairs and needs of the City, and make reports annually, or more frequently if requested by the Council, of all the affairs of the City;

6. Have such other powers, duties and functions as this Charter may prescribe, and such powers, duties and functions consistent with this Charter as the Council may prescribe.