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 Harrisonburg
 Code of Ordinances
 Part I. THE CHARTER
 THE CHARTER
 Chapter III. CITY MANAGER GENERALLY

  § 47. Powers and duties generally.  

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  • (a)

    The city manager shall be the chief executive officer and administrative head of the city government. He shall be responsible to the council for the proper administration of all affairs of the city.

    (b)

    The city manager is empowered to and shall:

    (1)

    See that all laws and ordinances are enforced.

    (2)

    Except as otherwise provided in this charter, exercise supervision and control over all departments and divisions created herein, or which may be hereafter created by the council, and have general supervision over all public improvements, works and undertakings.

    (3)

    Attend all regular meetings of the council, with the right to take part in the discussion but having no vote.

    (4)

    Recommend to the council for adoption such measures as he may deem necessary or expedient.

    (5)

    Prepare the annual budget and submit it to the council, and, after its adoption, be responsible for its proper administration.

    (6)

    Keep the council at all times fully advised as to the financial condition and future needs of the city, and make recommendations with respect thereto.

    (7)

    Except as otherwise provided in this charter, make and execute all such contracts on behalf of the city as may be authorized by this charter, or in accordance with the provisions of the appropriations made by the council, or under continuing contracts or loans authorized under the provisions of this charter, or pursuant to resolution or ordinance of the council.

    (8)

    Except as otherwise provided in this charter, appoint, supervise and control all heads or directors of departments and all subordinate officers and employees of the city, with power to discipline or remove any officer or employee so appointed by him. Such appointments and removals shall be reported by the city manager to the council at its next regular meeting.

    (9)

    See that all terms and conditions imposed in favor of the city or its inhabitants in any public utility franchise or in any contract are faithfully kept and performed; and upon knowledge of any violation thereof call the same to the attention of the council and city attorney.

    (10)

    Perform all such other duties as may be prescribed by law or be required of him by this charter, or by the council.

    (Acts 1956, Ch. 41)

(Acts 1956, Ch. 41)