A. To prepare the annual budget for consideration by the council and budget commission;

B. To act as purchasing agent for all departments of the city excepting the water and light department;

C. To act as administrative head of all departments of the city government excepting the water and light department;

D. To act as business agent for the council in connection with city business;

E. To prepare and furnish all reports requested by the council.

F. To recommend ordinances to the council to increase the efficiency of the city government;

G. To perform such other and further duties as he shall from time to time be directed to perform by the council. (Ord. 3444 §2, 1969).