§ 46. Same—Powers and duties.

The city manager shall be responsible to the council for the proper administration of all affairs of the city and, subject to the civil service provisions of this Charter and except as otherwise provided herein, he shall have power and shall be required to:

(1)

Enforce all laws and ordinances;

(2)

Appoint and remove all officers and employees in the administrative service of the city; provided that he may authorize the head of a department or office to appoint or remove subordinates therein and provided, further, that he shall not appoint or remove officers and employees of:

(a)

The board of trustees of the San Antonio public library;

(b)

Any municipally-owned public utility, including electric, gas and water systems, while such utility is operating under the terms of any indenture, mortgage or deed of trust providing for employment by other authority.

(3)

Exercise administrative supervision and control over all departments created by this Charter and hereafter created by the council;

(4)

Keep the council fully advised as to the financial conditions and needs of the city; prepare and submit the budget annually to the city council and be responsible for its administration after its adoption; prepare and submit, as of the end of the fiscal year, complete report on the financial and administrative activities of the city for such year;

(5)

Recommend to the council such actions as he may deem desirable;

(6)

Prepare and submit to the council such reports as may be required of him;

(7)

Attend all regular and special meetings of the council, and participate in the discussion of the council provided, however, that he shall have no vote;

(8)

Act as the chief conservator of the peace within the city; and

(9)

Perform such other duties as may be prescribed by this Charter or which may be required of him by ordinance or resolution of the council.