§ 4.09. Powers and duties.

The city manager shall be responsible to the city commission for the proper administration of all affairs of the city coming under his jurisdiction, and to that end he shall:

(a)

See that the laws and ordinances of the city are enforced.

(b)

Appoint, suspend, demote or remove any subordinate officers and employees under his jurisdiction, in accordance with the charter and applicable rules.

(c)

Exercise control, direct, and supervise all activities of the municipal government, except as otherwise provided in this charter.

(d)

See that all terms and conditions imposed in favor of the city or its inhabitants in all contracts including leases and public utility franchises are faithfully kept and performed; and upon knowledge of any violation thereof, to call the same to the attention of the city attorney and the city commission, and it is hereby made the duty of the city attorney to take such legal steps as may be necessary to enforce the same when so directed by the city commission.

(e)

Attend all meetings of the city commission, with right to take part in the discussions, but without having a vote.

(f)

Recommend to the city commission for consideration such measures as he may deem necessary or expedient in the interests of the city.

(g)

Keep the city commission fully advised as to the financial conditions and needs of the city, and at such times and in such detail as may be specified submit to the city commission for its consideration an annual budget.

(h)

Advise and consult with all officers and official heads of the several departments of the city relative to the affairs of such departments, and to make recommendations to the city commission respecting such department.

(i)

Investigate and determine whether purchases of current supplies and contractual services are made in accordance with regulations prescribed by charter and ordinance, and whether competitive conditions are maintained in a fair and impartial manner.

(j)

Permit no contract to be let for the construction of public improvements, unless same is approved by the city commission after public advertisement for bids, except emergency construction.

(k)

Sign all bonds, contracts and agreements of the City of Fort Lauderdale.

(l)

Perform such other duties as may be prescribed under this charter, or may be required of him by motion, direction, ordinance or resolution of the city commission.