(a) The city manager is authorized to create the scope of responsibilities for the various deputy and assistant city managers, department directors, and other city personnel in a manner consistent with this Code and the personnel policies and procedures of the City. The city manager may add specific responsibilities to the duties of any city employee at his or her discretion. The city manager may delegate to and shift responsibilities among deputy city managers, assistant city managers and departments as required due to priorities, performance and emergencies.

(b) Notwithstanding any provision of state law to the contrary, the city manager or designee shall have the power to approve and execute, on behalf of the City, each contract for the acquisition, lease, or rental of real property or an interest in real property, including but not limited to future interests, easements, covenants, and contractual rights.

(c) Except as otherwise expressly provided for by the Charter or this Code, the city manager or designee shall have the power to approve and execute all contracts and agreements on behalf of the City.

(d) The city manager shall establish comprehensive rules and regulations providing for the recruitment of employees, terms of employment of career and classified service employees, disciplinary action and such other matters relating to personnel management as the city manager may deem necessary. Such changes shall be effective upon notification of city council, subject to city council calling up any changes. (Code 1979, § 2-1; Ord. No. 2009-54, § 1, 12-7-2009; Ord. No. 2001-27, § 2, 6-11-2001)