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 Burnet
 Code of Ordinances
 CHARTER
 Article IV. Administrative Service

§ 4.01. City Manager.  

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  • A.

    Appointment and Qualifications. The City Manager shall be appointed by an affirmative vote of five (5) or more City Council Members. The method of selection shall be left to the discretion of the City Council. The City Manager shall reside within the City of Burnet within forty-five (45) days of assuming his/her duties. The City Manager shall be bonded at City expense in an amount consistent with current need as established by the City Council.

    B.

    Compensation. The City Manager shall receive compensation as fixed by the City Council. The compensation shall be agreed upon before appointment. The City Council may increase but not reduce the compensation of the City Manager at their discretion.

    C.

    Term and Removal. The City Manager shall be appointed for an indefinite term. An affirmative vote of five (5) or more City Council Members may remove the City Manager. The action of the City Council in suspending or removing the City Manager shall be final. It is the intention of this Charter to vest all authority and fix all responsibilities of such suspension or removal in the City Council.

    D.

    Powers and Duties. The City Manager shall be the chief administrative officer of the City, and shall be responsible to the City Council for the proper administration of all the affairs of the City and to that end shall be required to

    1.

    see that all State laws and City ordinances are enforced.

    2.

    appoint, suspend and remove, direct and supervise the directors of departments, except as otherwise provided in this Charter.

    3.

    attend all meetings of the City Council except when excused by the City Council, and shall have the right to take part in the discussions.

    4.

    prepare an annual budget, submit it to the City Council and be responsible for its administration after its adoption.

    5.

    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.

    6.

    keep the City Council advised of the financial condition and future needs of the City and make such recommendations as may seem advisable.

    7.

    make other reports as the Council may require concerning the operations of City departments, offices and agencies subject to the City Manager's direction and supervision, and

    8.

    perform duties as may be prescribed by this Charter or required by the City Council.

    E.

    Acting City Manager. The City Manager, within sixty (60) days after taking office, shall designate by letter filed with the City Secretary, an administrative officer of the City to perform the duties of the City Manager in the absence or disability of the City Manager. The designee shall be subject to the consent of the City Council. The designee may be changed at the discretion of the City Manager, with the consent of the City Council.