In carrying out the appointed responsibilities, the City Charter provides that the City Manager shall have the following powers and obligations:
- To direct and supervise the administration of all departments, offices, and agencies of the city, except as otherwise provided by the Charter or law
- To keep the City Council fully advised as to the financial condition and future needs of the city and to submit for its consideration the annual budget
- To make available to the public a complete report on the finances and administrative activities of the city as of the end of each fiscal year
- To see that all laws and ordinances of the city are enforced