The city manager is appointed by the city council for an indefinite term to serve as the chief administrative and chief executive officer of the city. The city manager's duties include:

1. Appoint, and when necessary for the good of the service, remove any employee of the city.

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

3. Prepare and submit to the city council at 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 city council advised of the financial condition and future needs of the city and make such recommendations as may seem desirable.