In order to provide the most economical and efficient overall direction,
coordination and control of the day-to-day activities and operations of the
Village of Pleasantville, to minimize the administrative details now handled
by the Village Board of Trustees to provide centralized direction and control
of village officers and employees and to formalize the staff and advisory
functions necessary to the foregoing, the office of Village Administrator
is hereby established for the Village of Pleasantville.
The position of Village Administrator may be filled by a person holding
other positions in the village employ, but this position shall be held only
by a full-time officer. The Village Administrator shall serve, in the position
of Village Administrator, at the pleasure of the Village Board of Trustees.
Subject to the approval, direction and control of the Village Board
of Trustees or in those instances where approval, direction and control is,
by applicable law, reserved to the Mayor, then under the approval, direction
and control of the Mayor, the Village Administrator shall:
A. Oversee the fair and efficient administration of the
rules, regulations, ordinances, local laws and codes of the village.
B. Exercise supervision over the conduct of all functions
and activities of the village and of its officers and employees, except the
Village Justice and the Village Attorney.
C. Make recommendations with respect to the employment and
compensation of the officers and employees of the village.
D. Supervise the purchase of materials, supplies and equipment
for which funds are provided in the budget.
E. Conduct a continuing study of all functions and activities
of the village for the purpose of devising ways and means of obtaining greater
efficiency and economy; keep the Village Board of Trustees fully advised of
the financial condition of the village and its future financial needs; from
time to time make reports to the Village Board of Trustees upon the affairs
of the village; and recommend to such Board such measures as he or she may
think necessary or appropriate.
F. Have such other powers and duties, not inconsistent with
law, as from time to time may be provided by resolution of the Village Board
of Trustees.
In addition to the powers and duties set forth in §
4-3 hereof, the Village Administrator shall serve as Budget Officer when so designated by the Mayor in accordance with § 5-500 of the Village Law.
Nothing herein contained shall be deemed or construed as abolishing,
transferring or curtailing any powers or duties of the Village Board of Trustees
or of the Mayor, Treasurer or Clerk as prescribed by the Village Law or other
applicable laws of the state.