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EXHIBIT E '667 Sec. 501. Powers and duties. The city manager shall be the chief administrative officer and the head of the administrative branch of the city government. He shall be responsible to and under the direction of the city council for the proper administration of all affairs of the city. without limiting the foregoing general grant of powers, responsibilities, and duties, the city manager shall have power and be required to: (a) subject to the civil service provisions of this charter, and with the approval of the city council, appoint all department heads and officers of the city except those officers the power of appointment of whom is vested in the city council and as otherwise provided in this charter; (b) Subject to the civil service provisions of this charter and ordinances adopted thereto, pass upon and approve all proposed appointments and removals of subordinate employees, by all officers and heads of offices, agencies and departments; (c) Prepare the budget annually and submit it to the city council and be responsible for its admini- stration after adoption; (d) Prepare and submit to the city council as of the end of the fiscal year a complete report on the finances and administrative activities of the city for the preceding year; (e Keep the city council advised of the financial condition and future needs of the city and make such recommendations as to these matters as may seem to him desirable; (f Keep himself informed of the activities of the several agencies, offices, and departments of the city and see to the proper administration of their affairs and the efficient conduct of their business; (g Be vigilant and active in causing all provisions of the law to be executed and enforced; (h) Perform all such duties as may be prescribed by this charter or required of him by the city council, not inconsistent with this charter;