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Minn. stat. § 412.611. Unlike the position of city administrator, the duties of a city manager are clearly defined by state statute for Plan B cities. Charter cities should consult their charter for a listing of the manager's duties. In Plan B cities, state law establishes the city manager as the head of the administrative branch of government, and the person who is responsible to the council for the proper administration of all city affairs. As a result, city managers are vested with the power to appoint and remove city staff. This includes the city clerk, all department heads, and subordinate officers and employees. Neither the council nor any individual council member may dictate the appointment of any person to office or employment by the manager. Council members may not interfere with the manager's judgment in appointing personnel. Likewise, the council may not give orders to any subordinate of the manager. Instead, the council's control is indirect, through its selection and appointment of the manager. City managers also have defined, and expansive powers related to budgeting, finances, and enforcement of city ordinances. 2. City clerk All cities in Minnesota have the position of a city clerk. The clerk may be the city's only administrative official or may be supervised by a city administrator or city manager (in cities that have those positions). Minnesota cities have one of three types of city clerks: elected, appointed, or home rule charter clerks. Appointed clerks are the most common type of clerk. The duties of both elected and appointed clerks are defined by state statute. Further, the council may develop other ministerial duties specific to the city's needs. Charter cities should consult their charter for a listing of the clerk's duties. A non -exhaustive list of the duties of clerks in statutory cities includes: Minn. stat. § 412.151, subd. 1. • Post and publish such notices, ordinances, and resolutions as may be required, including notices of meetings required by the Minnesota Open Meeting Law. • Keep a minute book containing all city council proceedings, and an ordinance book recording all of the ordinances passed by the council. • Act as a bookkeeper of the city and keep an account book to enter all money transactions of the city, including the dates and amounts of all receipts, the person from whom the money was received as well as all orders drawn upon the treasurer with their payee and object. • Administer all city elections. B. job direction and supervision Minnesota Mayors Chapter 1-40 Association