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In smaller cities, the position is often combined with the city clerk's position into a joint clerk-administrator position. 9. What is a city manager? The city manager is a professional position found in Plan B statutory cities and some home rule charter cities. The position is required by statute in Plan B cities and created by charter provision in home rule charter cities. In Plan B cities, the city manager answers to the city council, much in the same way as a chief executive officer (CEC)) answers to a board of directors in a company. The relationship of city manager to the council in home rule charter cities is often similaz. 10. What are the powers and duties of a city manager? State statute defines the duties of the city manager in Plan B cities. They generally include the following: © • Ensure the enforcement of statutes, ordinances, and resolutions. • Appoint and remove city staff and control city departments. • Attend all council meetings. • Recommend needed ordinances and resolutions. • Advise council as to city finances and prepare budget. • Act as chief purchasing agent for some contracts. • Prepaze administrative code if council requests it. • Perform any additional duties required by statute or the council. The duties of managers in home rule charter cities aze often similaz, although managers may also have additional responsibilities that aze unique, depending upon the city's charter provisions. City Administration 7