[Adopted 12-9-1986 by L.L. No. 5-1986]
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 Manlius, to minimize the
administrative details now handled by the Board of Trustees, to provide
centralized direction and control of village employees and to formalize
the staff and advisory functions necessary to the foregoing, the office
of Village Administrator is hereby established for said village.
Appointment to this position shall be made by
the Mayor upon the approval of the Board of Trustees at the annual
meeting of the Board of Trustees. The term of office shall be for
a period ending at the next annual meeting, with the appointee serving
at the pleasure of the Board of Trustees. For the first appointment,
and whenever there shall be a vacancy, an appointment shall be made
by the Mayor upon the approval of the Board of Trustees with such
appointment to end at the next annual meeting and with the appointee
to serve at the pleasure of the Board of Trustees.
A.
Subject to the approval, direction and control of
the Mayor and the Board of Trustees, the Village Administrator shall:
(1)
Oversee and coordinate the activities of all village
departments in accordance with the policies of the Mayor and the Board
of Trustees.
(2)
Oversee the enforcement of the rules, regulations,
ordinances, local laws and codes of the village so that they are administered
efficiently and fairly.
(3)
See that all inquiries by residents of the village,
or other interested persons, are referred to the appropriate village
official or department head for investigation or response.
(4)
Attend meetings of the Board of Trustees and assist
in the preparation of the agenda of such meetings.
(5)
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.
(6)
From time to time, make recommendations to the Board
of Trustees as to measures or programs which will improve the efficiency
or economy of the village government.
(7)
See that the Mayor and the Board of Trustees is kept
fully advised of the financial condition of the village.
(8)
Keep abreast of available grants-in-aid from other
levels of government, pursue these revenues and make and follow through
on applications.
(9)
Supervise the purchase of services, materials, supplies
and equipment for which funds are provided in the budget.
(10)
Have such other powers and duties, not inconsistent
with law, as from time to time may be provided by resolution of the
Board of Trustees.
B.
Village Administrator to serve as budget officer.
In addition to the powers and duties set forth, the Village Administrator
shall serve as budget officer if and when so designated by the Mayor,
in accordance with § 5-500 of the Village Law.
The position of the Village Administrator shall
be held only by a full-time employee who does not have to be a resident
of the Village of Manlius.
Nothing herein contained shall be deemed or
construed as abolishing, transferring or curtailing any powers or
duties of the Board of Trustees, or of the Mayor, Treasurer, Clerk
or Attorney, as prescribed by the Village Law or other applicable
laws.
