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In smaller cities, the position is often combined with the city <br />clerk's position into a joint clerk-administrator position. <br /> <br />9. What is a city manager? <br /> <br />The city manager is a professional position found in Plan B <br />statutory cities and some home rule charter cities. The position is <br />required by statute in Plan B cities and created by charter provision <br />in home rule charter cities. In Plan B cities, the city manager <br />answers to the city council, much in the same way as a chief <br />executive officer (CEO) answers to a board of directors in a <br />company. The relationship of city manager to the council in home <br />rule charter cities is often similar. <br /> <br />10. What are the powers and duties of a city manager? <br /> <br />State statute defines the duties of the city manager in Plan B cities. <br />They generally include the following: <br /> <br />, Ensure the enforcement of statutes, ordinances, and <br /> resolutions. <br /> <br />, Appoint and remove city staff and control city departments. <br /> <br />, Attend all council meetings. <br /> <br />, Recommend needed ordinances and resolutions. <br /> <br />, Advise council as to city finances and prepare budget. <br /> <br />· Act as chief purchasing agent for some contracts. <br /> <br />· Prepare administrative code if council requests it. <br /> <br />, Perform any additional duties required by statute or <br /> the council. <br /> <br />The duties of managers in home rule charter cities are often <br />similar, although managers may also have additional <br />responsibilities that are unique, depending upon the city's charter <br />provisions. <br /> <br />City Administration <br /> <br />-53- <br /> <br /> <br />