(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.