Sec. 8104.152. POWERS AND DUTIES OF GENERAL MANAGER. (a) The general manager is the authority's chief executive officer. (b) The general manager, under policies established by the board, shall: (1) administer the board's directives; (2) keep the authority's records, including minutes of board meetings; (3) coordinate with state, federal, and local agencies; (4) develop plans and programs for the board's approval; (5) formulate a budget for the authority's fiscal year, as provided by this chapter, subject to the approval of the board and the Baytown City Council; (6) hire, supervise, train, and discharge the authority's employees; (7) contract for or retain technical, scientific, legal, fiscal, and other professional services; and (8) perform other duties assigned by the board. (c) At the board's direction, the general manager may execute a contract, including a construction contract, the board enters into for the authority. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2019), Sec. 1.06, eff. April 1, 2007.