12-1024. Same; powers, duties and term of manager; administrative functions and departments. If any such city has authorized by vote, as in this act provided, the appointment of a city manager, then after the appointment of such city manager as herein provided, the administration of the city's business shall be in the hands of such manager. The manager shall be appointed by the governing body and shall hold office at the pleasure of the governing body. The governing body shall be responsible for the manager's efficient administration of the city's business. All administrative functions and departments of the city shall be established by ordinance. The manager shall be responsible for the enforcement of the laws and ordinances and for the proper discharge of the duties of the respective city administrative officers and employees. The manager shall appoint and remove all nonelective heads of departments, officers and employees of the city. The city manager may perform the duties and act as the head of any department for which he or she is qualified, and may designate one person to be the head of two (2) or more departments or offices of the city. |
