The city manager shall:

1. (1) See that municipal laws, ordinances, and resolutions are enforced;
2. (2) Supervise the administration of the affairs of the municipality;
3. (3) Make recommendations to the governing body concerning the affairs of the municipality as may seem prudent;
4. (4) Keep the governing body advised of the financial condition and future needs of the municipality;
5. (5) Prepare and submit to the governing body an annual budget on a date determined by the governing body pursuant to §§ 9-21-34 and 9-21-34.1;
6. (6) See that all terms and conditions imposed in favor of the municipality or its inhabitants in any contract or franchise to which the municipality is a party are faithfully kept and performed;
7. (7) Be entitled to be present and take part in discussions at all meetings of the governing body and its committees, except when the governing body is considering removal of the manager;

8. (8) Sign all warrants for the payment of money, which warrants:

   1. (a) Must be countersigned by the finance officer; and
   2. (b) May not be issued until the claim has been approved by the governing body, except as otherwise provided by ordinance or resolution;
9. (9) Have the right to prepare and introduce ordinances and resolutions and take part in the discussions on all matters coming before the governing body, but the manager may not vote; and
10. (10) Have other powers and duties as may be prescribed by ordinance or resolution.

Source: SL 1935, ch 158 , § 3; SDC 1939, § 45.0902; SL 1992, ch 60 , § 2; SL 2025, ch 38 , § 52.