Sec. 10. The city manager, under the direction of the executive, is responsible for the administrative duties of the city. The powers and duties of the city manager must be stated in the ordinance creating the city manager position. The city manager's powers and duties may include:

(1) attending the meetings of the legislative body and recommending actions the city manager considers advisable;

(2) hiring city employees according to the pay schedules and standards fixed by the legislative body or by statute;

(3) suspending, discharging, removing, or transferring city employees;

(4) delegating any of the city manager's powers to an employee responsible to the city manager;

(5) administering and enforcing all ordinances, orders, and resolutions of the legislative body;

(6) ensuring that all statutes that are required to be administered by the legislative body or a city employee subject to the control of the legislative body are faithfully administered;

(7) preparing budget estimates and submitting them to the legislative body when required;

(8) executing contracts on behalf of the city for materials, supplies, services, or improvements after the completion of the appropriations, notice, and competitive bidding required by statute;

(9) receiving service of summons on behalf of the city;

(10) administering the city's economic development plans and projects;

(11) advising the executive, city legislative body, and public on the conduct of city affairs;

(12) making recommendations on policy formulation;

(13) recommending and executing city improvements;

(14) serving on the board of public works and safety; and

(15) other powers and duties determined to be advisable by the executive and legislative body.

As added by P.L.10-1997, SEC.32.