§ 3.18. Duties of the city manager.

It shall be the duty of the city manager to:

(1)

Supervise the administrative affairs of the city.

(2)

Make such recommendations to the governing body concerning the affairs of the city as may seem to him desirable or advisable.

(3)

Keep the governing body advised of the financial condition and future needs of the city.

(4)

Prepare and submit to the governing body the annual budget estimate and be responsible for its administration after its adoption.

(5)

Prepare in suitable form for publication and submit to the governing body not later than its first meeting following December fifth of each year a concise, comprehensive report of the financial transactions and administrative activities of the city government during the fiscal year ending on the preceding June thirtieth and cause to be printed such number of copies thereof as the governing body shall direct.

(6)

Prepare and submit to the governing body such reports as may be required by that body, including adequate financial and activity reports at each regular meeting of the governing body.

(7)

Attend all meetings of the governing body with the right to speak but not to vote.

(8)

Perform such other duties as may be prescribed by this Charter or required of the city manager by order or resolution of the governing body or which may be required of the chief administrative officer of the city, not inconsistent with this Charter and the general laws of the Commonwealth other than those duties conferred on the mayor by this Charter.