§ 36-4-12-10 — Powers and duties

Indiana § 36-4-12-10

• Jurisdiction: Indiana
• Title 36: LOCAL GOVERNMENT
• Art. 4: GOVERNMENT OF CITIES AND TOWNS
• Ch. 12: City Managers for Third Class Cities

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The city manager, under the direction of the
executive, is responsible for the administrative duties of the city. The
powers and duties of the city manager must be stated in the ordinance
creating the city manager position. The city manager's powers and
duties may include:
(1) attending the meetings of the legislative body and
recommending actions the city manager considers advisable;
(2) hiring city employees according to the pay schedules and
standards fixed by the legislative body or by statute;
(3) suspending, discharging, removing, or transferring city
employees;
(4) delegating any of the city manager's powers to an employee
responsible to the city manager;
(5) administering and enforcing all ordinances, orders, and
resolutions of the legislative body;
(6) ensuring that all statutes that are required to be administered
by the legislative body or a city employee subject to the control of
the legislative body are faithfully administered;
(7) preparing budget estimates and submitting them to the
legislative body when required;
(8) executing contracts on behalf of the city for materials,
supplies, services, or improvements after the completion of the
appropriations, notice, and competitive bidding required by
statute;
(9) receiving service of summons on behalf of the city;
(10) administering the city's economic development plans and
projects;
(11) advising the executive, city legislative body, and public on
the conduct of city affairs;
(12) making recommendations on policy formulation;
(13) recommending and executing city improvements;
(14) serving on the board of public works and safety; and
(15) other powers and duties determined to be advisable by the
executive and legislative body.

Legislative History

As added by P.L.10-1997, SEC.32.