North Dakota Century Code Title 40. Municipal Government § 40-10-06. Duties of city manager

1. Be responsible to the governing body of the municipality for the proper administration of all of the affairs of the city.

2. Prepare and submit to the governing body an annual preliminary budget as provided for under chapter 40-40, and shall be responsible for the administration of the final budget, subject to the control of the governing body as to changes in the same.

3. Be responsible for law enforcement.

4. Appoint and remove, subject to civil service regulations if in effect, all heads of administrative departments and employees of the city. However, the city manager shall neither appoint nor remove the head of any department without first consulting with the governing body.

5. Keep the governing body advised of the financial condition of the city and make such recommendations as may seem desirable.

6. Be responsible for the purchase of all supplies, materials, and equipment for the operations of the city. Provided, that for any purchase the cost of which exceeds one thousand dollars, the governing body shall establish the procedure for purchasing the same.