The manager, subject to the approval of the commission, shall:

1. (a) Have full charge and control of the acquisition, maintenance, operation, improvement and disposal of the property of the authority.
2. (b) Have full power and authority to employ and discharge all employees and assistants.
3. (c) Prescribe the duties of employees and assistants.
4. (d) Fix and alter the compensation of employees and assistants.
5. (e) Perform other duties imposed by the commission.
6. (f) Report to the commission in accordance with the rules and regulations that it adopts.