(a) The City Manager shall be chosen solely on the basis of his demonstrated administrative qualifications, with particular emphasis on his training and experience as a professional municipal administrator. He shall be a resident of the city during his tenure in office.

(b) He shall be the chief administrative officer of the Council and shall perform the duties of his office under the authority of and shall be accountable to the Council. His duties shall be prescribed in the code by the Council and may include duties in addition to those set forth in this charter.

(c) He shall supervise and coordinate the work of the administrative officers and departments of the city, except those of the City Attorney and the City Clerk, and shall act as coordinator between these officers and the other administrative officers.

(d) He shall prepare and recommend to the Council the annual budget proposals of the city.

(e) He shall enforce the code and other acts of the Council and administer all city contracts.

(f) He shall employ or be responsible for the employment of all city employees and shall supervise and coordinate the personnel policies and practices of the city.