The Municipal Manager shall implement the decisions and functions of the Board and shall be answerable to the Board.

As soon as is practicable, and in any event not later than thirty (30) days from the date of receipt of an audit report together with annual statements and abstracts of accounts, the manager shall―

Lay the documents before the board or town committee for consideration; and make them available to any resident of the area within the jurisdiction of the board, upon application and payment of the prescribed fee as per the Nandi County Finance Act.

 The Municipal Manager shall—

Act on behalf of the Board of the Municipality—

In ensuring the execution or implementation of the directives of the Board; and

During all intervals between meetings of the Board;

Prepare and present for approval of the Board of the Municipality, an annual estimate of revenue and expenditure to fund and carry out the programmes and operations of the Board;

Be principally responsible for building and maintaining a strong alliance and effective working relationships between the Board and the civil society, private sector and community based organizations;

Cause to be prepared and transmitted to the Board an annual report of the activities and accomplishments of the departments and agencies comprising the executive branch of the Municipality;

Receive written or oral presentations, petitions or complaints made to the Board;

Make a report on the decision made in respect of a petition or presentation made by a citizen fora and reasons for such decision;

Act as an ex-officio member of all committees of the Board;

Submit to the County Executive Committee, a copy of the proposed integrated development plan as adopted by the Board within twenty one (21) days of the adoption or amendment:

perform such other functions as the Board may, by order, confer upon the Municipal Manager to perform.

The copy of the proposed integrated development plan submitted to the County Executive Committee under sub–Article 7.4.5. (e) shall be accompanied by—

A summary of the process of its formulation plan provided under Part V of the Urban Areas and Cities Act, 2011; and

A statement that the process has been complied with, together with any explanations that may be necessary to clarify the statement.

The Municipal Manager shall be fully responsible for the proper conduct of the executive and administrative work and affairs of the Municipality. The Municipal Manager shall have the power to—

Exercise supervision over all departments and agencies of the Municipality and provide for coordination of activities;

Enforce the provisions of this Charter, legislation that relate to the Municipality, and other applicable laws;

Exercise powers granted to the Municipal Manager in this Charter, County legislation and other applicable laws concerning the appointment and removal of certain officers, employees, and members of committees of the Board; and

Exercise such other powers as may be prescribed by this Charter, County legislation and other applicable laws.

The Municipal Manager shall—

Attend all Board meetings, as an ex-officio member, unless excused by the Chairperson of the Board or its members;

Make reports and recommendations to the Board about the needs of the Municipality;

Administer and enforce all legislation relating to the Municipality, resolutions, franchises, leases, contracts, permits, and other Municipality decisions;

Appoint, supervise and remove Municipality employees;

Organize Municipality departments and develop an administrative structure;

Prepare and administer the annual Municipality budget; administer Municipality utilities and property;

Encourage and support regional and intergovernmental cooperation;

Promote cooperation among the Board, staff and citizens in developing Municipality policies and building a sense of community;

Perform other duties as directed by the Board of the Municipality; and

Delegate duties, but remain responsible for actions of all subordinates.