The manager shall be responsible for the administration of all of the affairs of the city. He or she shall see that the laws and ordinances are enforced. He or she shall appoint and remove all heads of departments and all subordinate officers and employees of the city. All such appointments shall be made upon merit and fitness alone. He or she shall be responsible for the discipline of all appointive officers, and may, without notice, cause the affairs of any department or the conduct of any officer or employee to be examined. The manager shall prepare and submit the annual budget to the governing body and also keep the city fully advised as to the financial condition and needs of the city. He or she may make recommendations to the commissioners on all matters concerning the welfare of the city, and shall have a seat, but not vote, in all of the public meetings of the governing body. He or she shall perform such other and further duties as may be required by law or ordinance. (Prior code § 1-304)