The City Manager is the chief administrative officer of the city, responsible to the Common Council for the administration of all city affairs placed in the Manager's charge. These responsibilities shall include, but are not limited, to the following:

To direct and supervise the administration of all departments, offices and agencies of the city and all paid employees of the city, except the volunteer firefighters of the Peekskill Fire Department.

Attends all Common Council meetings ex officio and shall have the right to take part in discussion, but may not vote.

Makes sure that all laws, provisions of the City Charter and acts of the Common Council subject to enforcement by the City Manager or by officers subject to the City Manager's direction and supervision are faithfully executed.

Prepares and submit the annual budget and capital program to the Common Council.

Submits a complete report on the finances and administrative activities of the city as of the end of each fiscal year to the Common Council and makes it available to the public.

Makes other reports as the Common Council may require concerning the operations of city departments, offices and agencies subject to the City Manager's direction and supervision.

Keeps the Common Council fully advised as to the financial condition and future needs of the city and make such recommendations to the Common Council concerning the affairs of the city as deemed desirable.

Any and all work as prescribed by the Common Council.