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SJR-180668v1 MU210-4 Subdivision 2. The City Manager is appointed for an indefinite term and may be removed at any time by an affirmative vote of a majority of the Council. After having served for one year, the Manager may demand written charges and a public hearing on the charges before the Council prior to the date when the final removal takes effect. After the hearing, if one is demanded, the Council may either reinstate the Manager or make the removal final. Pending the hearing and removal, the Council may suspend the Manager from office and appoint an Acting Manager. Section 6.01. Manager, Powers and Duties. Subdivision 1. The Manager is responsible to the Council for the administration of the City's affairs. The Manager has the powers and duties specified in this section. Subdivision 2. The Manager must ensure that this Charter, the laws, ordinances and resolutions of the City Council are enforced. Subdivision 3. The Manager appoints officers and employees of the City on the basis of merit and fitness. The Manager's appointment of a department head is subject to City Council approval and that approval must be given no later than 30 days after the date of appointment. If the Council does not approve the appointment within the 30-day period, the appointment is not approved. The Manager may remove or suspend appointed officers and employees of the City. Subdivision 4. Except as otherwise provided by this Charter or law, the Manager directs departments and divisions of the City administration. Subdivision 5. The Manager must attend meetings of the Council. The Manager may take part in discussion at Council meetings but may not vote. Subdivision 6. The Manager may recommend to the Council for adoption measures deemed necessary for the welfare of the people and the efficient administration of the City's affairs. Subdivision 7. The Manager must keep the Council fully advised on the financial condition and needs of the City and prepare and submit the annual budget to the Council. Subdivision 8. The Manager performs the other duties prescribed by law, this Charter or by the Council. Section 6.03. Departments. The Council may create departments, divisions and other units of the City administration consistent with this Charter and law. Section 6.04. Officers. The other officers of the City are the City Clerk, City Treasurer and the other officers subordinate to the City Manager created by the Council by ordinance or resolution. The Clerk is responsible for the keeping of City records, and, under the direction of the Manager, the general administration of the City's affairs. The Council may by ordinance abolish offices that have been created