Each department head, under the direction and supervision of
the Borough Manager, shall:
A. Ensure that all powers, functions and duties assigned to the department
or division are carried out with diligence in a timely manner or in
the requested timeframe and promptly report to the Borough Manager
deviations to the same.
B. Perform all such duties and functions assigned by code, law, ordinance
or regulation.
C. Operate his/her department or division in an efficient and effective
manner.
D. Report to the Borough Manager recommendations for improving departmental
or division performance, requirements of the department or division
and the results of assignments made to the department or division
in a timely manner.
E. Supervise and/or maintain departmental records, review departmental
budgets, prepare budget requests and oversee the day-to-day operations
of the department or division.
F. Cooperate with the Borough Manager and Treasurer/Chief Finance Officer
in the preparation of the annual budget, providing supporting information
for all budgetary requirements and explanations of all deviations
from previous budgets.
G. Develop a five-year capital budget plan for his/her department and
present the plan annually to the Borough Manager and Treasurer/Chief
Finance Officer those projects recommended for consideration for budget
approval with supporting documentation.
H. Report promptly to the Borough Manager and the Treasurer/Chief Finance
Officer projected deviations in the financial performance of the department
or division.
I. Report monthly to the Borough Manager, in such form approved by the
Borough Manager, on the work of the department or division during
the preceding month.
J. Assign and/or delegate functions, powers and duties to subordinate
officers and employees within the department or division and modify
such assignments as needed.
K. Provide, when necessary, assistance to other departments, divisions,
boards, etc., as required for the efficient and effective operation
of the Borough.
L. Perform and practice any and all policies and procedures as stated
in the Borough's Personnel Policies and Procedures Manual.
M. Have such powers of appointment and removal of subordinates within
the department or division as may be delegated by the Borough Manager
pursuant to this code.
N. Perform all other related duties as assigned and approved by the
Borough Manager in a timely manner.