Columbia Powers and Duties ordinance (Charter § 21)

The city manager shall be the chief executive and administrative officer of the city and shall be responsible to the council for the proper administration of all of the city's affairs. To that end the manager shall have power and be required to:

1. Appoint and, when necessary for the good of the service, remove all officers and employees of the city, except as otherwise provided in the charter, and except as the manager may authorize the head of a department or office to appoint subordinates in such department or office.

2. Prepare and submit to the council a statement of policy recommendations for programs and priorities which, in the opinion of the city manager, will be of benefit to the city. This statement shall be submitted not less than one hundred twenty (120) days nor more than one hundred eighty (180) days prior to the last day for the adoption of the budget.

3. Prepare the budget annually and submit it to the council and be responsible for its administration after adoption.

4. Prepare and submit to the council, as of the end of the fiscal year, a complete report on the finances and administrative activities of the city for the year.

5. Keep the council advised of the financial condition of the city and make recommendations concerning its future needs.

6. Attend all meetings of the council and its committees, except when the council may be considering the manager's removal. The manager shall have the right to take part in discussions, but shall have no power to vote. The manager shall receive notice of all special meetings.

7. Enforce all laws and ordinances and see that all contracts and franchises are faithfully performed.

8. Perform such other duties as may be prescribed by this charter or required of the manager by the council, not inconsistent with this charter.

(Effective 4-7-75; Ord. No. 15113, § 1, 1-16-97)