The City Manager is the City’s chief administrative officer. Under the council-manager form of local government, the City Council appoints a professionally trained and experienced City Manager to administer the day-to-day operations of the City, and to make recommendations to the City Council. The City Manager, who serves at the City Council’s pleasure, prepares the City Council’s meeting agenda, makes recommendations to the City Council, and attends all City Council meetings “with the right of voice, but not vote.” The City Council makes all policy decisions, including review, revision and final approval of the proposed annual budget.