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 Austin
 Code of Ordinances
 CHARTER
 Article V. ADMINISTRATIVE ORGANIZATION.

  § 2. POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE CITY MANAGER.  

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  • The city manager shall be responsible to the council for the proper administration of all affairs of the city and to that end he or she shall have power and shall be required to:

    (1)

    Appoint and remove any officer or employee of the city except those officers appointed by the council and except as otherwise provided by this Charter.

    (2)

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

    (3)

    Prepare and submit to the council as of the end of the fiscal year a complete report on the finances and administrative activities of the city for the preceding year.

    (4)

    Keep the council advised of the financial condition and future needs of the city and make such recommendations as may seem desirable.

    (5)

    Appoint, by letter filed with the city clerk, a qualified administrative officer of the city to perform his or her duties during his or her temporary absence or disability.

    (6)

    Perform such other duties as may be prescribed by this Charter or required of him or her by the council, not inconsistent with the provisions of this Charter.