Vermont § 904 - Powers and duties

§ 904. Powers and duties

• (a) The Manager shall carry out the policies laid down by the Council and to that end
  he or she shall be the Chief Executive Officer and the head of the administrative
  branch of the City government and shall be responsible to the Council for the efficient
  administration thereof. (b) The Manager shall attend all meetings of the Council, except when his or her removal
  is being considered, and keep them informed of the financial condition and future
  needs of the City and shall make such reports as may be required by law, this charter,
  or ordinance or may be requested by the Council. He or she shall make such other reports
  and recommendations as he or she may deem advisable, but may not vote. He or she shall
  perform such other duties as may be prescribed by this charter or required of him
  or her by law, ordinance, or resolution of the Council not inconsistent with this
  charter. (c) The Manager shall be an ex-officio member of all standing committees except the Zoning
  Board, but may not vote. (d) The Manager shall prepare the annual budget and submit it to the Council and be responsible
  for its administration after adoption, in accordance with subchapter 13 of this charter. (e) The Manager shall compile for general distribution at the end of each fiscal year
  a complete report on the finances and administrative activities of the City for the
  year. (f) The Manager shall provide to the Council a monthly financial statement, with a copy
  to the City Treasurer. (g) The Manager shall be responsible for the enforcement of all City laws and ordinances. (h) The Manager shall be responsible for the collection of all taxes due the City. (i) The Manager shall be the General Purchasing Agent of the City and purchase all supplies
  for every department thereof. (j) The Manager shall be responsible for the system of accounts, except where otherwise
  delegated under this charter. (k) The Manager shall be responsible for the operation of all departments of the City
  not otherwise provided for in this charter or the laws of the State. (l) The Manager shall have exclusive authority to appoint, fix the salary of, suspend,
  and remove all employees of the City appointed by him or her subject to the provisions
  of this charter. He or she should advise the Council of his or her intention before
  appointing, removing, or suspending the head of a department. (m) The Manager may, when advisable or proper, delegate to subordinate officers and employees
  of the City, any duties conferred upon him or her by this charter or by action of
  the Council, and hold them responsible for the faithful discharge of such duties,
  but the City Manager shall remain ultimately responsible to the Council for all administrative
  actions under his or her jurisdiction. (n) The Manager, by letter filed with the City Clerk, may appoint an officer or employee
  of the City to perform his or her duties during his or her temporary absence or disability.
  In the event of failure of the Manager to make such designation, the Council may by
  resolution appoint an officer or employee of the City to perform the duties of the
  Manager until he or she shall return or his or her disability shall cease. However,
  if the Manager has within his or her administration formed and appointed the position
  of Assistant City Manager, said Assistant shall automatically assume the Manager’s
  responsibilities during his or her temporary absence or disability.