[R.O. 2011 Charter Art. III § 18]
The city manager shall be chosen on the basis of his executive and administrative qualifications with special reference to his actual experience in, or his knowledge of, accepted practice in the duties of his office. He may or may not be a resident of the city at the time of his selection, but shall live therein during his tenure of office. He shall be appointed for an indefinite term, subject to discharge as herein provided, and shall devote his entire time to the duties of his office. He shall designate a department director as vice-manager to perform the duties of the city manager in the event of his absence or disability.
[R.O. 2011 Charter Art. III § 19; Ord. No. 4962, § 5]
The city manager shall be the chief administrative officer of the city and shall be responsible to the council for the proper administration of all the city's affairs. To that end he shall have power and shall be required to:
(1) 
City officers and employees. Appoint and, when necessary for the good of the service, remove all officers and employees of the city except as otherwise provided by this Charter;
(2) 
Annual budget. Prepare the budget annually and submit it to the council and be responsible for its administration after adoption;
(3) 
Annual report. 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) 
Advice, etc., to council. Keep the council advised of the financial condition and future needs of the city and make such recommendations as may seem to him desirable;
(5) 
Enforcement of laws, etc. Enforce all laws and ordinances and see that all contracts and franchises are faithfully performed;
(6) 
Additional duties. Perform such other duties as may be prescribed by this Charter or required of him by the council, not inconsistent with this Charter.