La Habra Municipal Code Art. II Powers and Duties

The city manager shall be the administrative head of the government of the city under the direction and control of the city council except as otherwise provided in the ordinance codified in this chapter. He/she shall be responsible for the efficient administration of all the affairs of the city which are under his/her control. In addition to his/her general powers as administrative head, and not as a limitation thereon, it shall be his/her duty and he/she shall have the powers set forth in Sections 2.16.080 through 2.16.180 and 2.16.200.

(Ord. 928 § 7, 1975)

It shall be the duty of the city manager to enforce all laws and ordinances of the city and to see that all franchises, contracts, permits and privileges granted by the city council are faithfully observed.

(Ord. 928 § 7.1, 1975)

It shall be the duty of the city manager, and he/she shall have the authority to control, order and give directions to all heads of departments and to subordinate officers and employees of the city under his/her jurisdiction through their department heads.

(Ord. 928 § 7.2, 1975)

It shall be the duty of the city manager to, and he/she shall appoint, remove, promote and demote any and all officers and employees of the city, subject to all applicable personnel ordinances, rules and regulations, except the city attorney.

(Ord. 928 § 7.3, 1975)

It shall be the duty and responsibility of the city manager to conduct studies and effect such administrative reorganization of offices, positions or units under his/her direction as may be indicated in the interest of efficient, effective and economical conduct of the city's business.

(Ord. 928 § 7.4, 1975)

It shall be the duty of the city manager and he/she shall recommend to the city council for adoption of such measures and ordinances as he/she deems necessary.

(Ord. 928 § 7.5, 1975)

It shall be the duty of the city manager to attend all meetings of the city council unless at his/her request he/she is excused therefrom by the mayor individually or the city council, except when his/her removal is under consideration.

(Ord. 928 § 7.6, 1975)

It shall be the duty of the city manager to keep the city council at all times fully advised as to the financial condition and needs of the city.

(Ord. 928 § 7.7, 1975)

It shall be the duty of the city manager to prepare and submit the proposed annual budget and the proposed annual salary plan to the city council for its approval.

(Ord. 928 § 7.8, 1975)

It shall be the duty of the city manager to see that no expenditures shall be submitted or recommended to the city council except on approval of the city manager or his/her authorized representative. The city manager or his/her authorized representative, shall be responsible for the purchase of all supplies for all the departments or divisions of the city.

(Ord. 928 § 7.9, 1975)

It shall be the duty of the city manager to make investigations into the affairs of the city and any department or division thereof, and any contract or any obligations of the city. Further, it shall be the duty of the city manager to investigate all complaints in relation to matters concerning the administration of the city government and in regard to the service maintained by public utilities in the city.

(Ord. 928 § 7.10, 1975)

It shall be the duty of the city manager and he/she shall exercise general supervision over all public buildings, public parks, streets and all other public property which are under the control and jurisdiction of the city council.

(Ord. 928 § 7.11, 1975)

The city manager may also be the city clerk.

(Ord. 928 § 12, 1975)

It shall be the duty of the city manager to perform such other duties and exercise such other powers as may be delegated to him from time to time by ordinance or resolution or other official action of the city council.

(Ord. 928 § 7.12, 1975)