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See. e.g.. II 1;11 < --1 i See for more information on these financial issues. \lil1!} I. I; , .. W' I. 11 6. Appointing administrative personnel In Standard Plan and Plan A cities, the council has the sole authority to appoint all city employees. In Plan B cities, the council appoints a city manager, who in turn appoints all city employees. The council may not dictate that the city manager appoint a particular person to city employment. Additionally, the council may not give any orders to any subordinate of the manager, either publicly or privately. 7. Transacting city business The transaction of city business includes a wealth of activities, such as purchasing, executing legal papers, taking bids, letting contracts, making discretionary administrative decisions, and evaluating the work of the administrative departments and personnel. 8. Managing the city's financial operations The council has full authority over the city's financial affairs, including but not limited to: . Levying taxes. . Adopting a budget. . Auditing and settling accounts. . Safekeeping and disbursement of public monies. . Bun-owing money; ; . Designating depositories. Councils should seek the advice of their staff and of consultants in making many of these decisions. 9. Appointing members of the boards The council may create departments and advisory boards and appoint officers, employees, and agents for the city as deemed necessary for the proper management and operation of the city. HANDBOOK FOR MINNESOTA CITIES 6-19 This chapter last revised 9/27/2005