[HISTORY: Adopted by the Governing Body of
the Town/Village of East Rochester 9-10-1990 by L.L. No. 1-1990 (Ch.
45 of the 1983 Code). Amendments noted where applicable.]
In order to provide economical and efficient
overall direction, coordination and control of the day-to-day activities
of the Town/Village of East Rochester, to provide centralized direction
and control of Town/Village employees, to reduce the administrative
detail performed by the Mayor and Trustees and to occasion the Mayor
and Trustees a greater opportunity for the proper consideration of
policy matters, the position of Village Administrator is hereby established
for the Town/Village of East Rochester.
[Amended 6-26-1997 by L.L. No. 4-1997]
The Village Administrator shall be appointed
in the same manner as, at the same time as and shall serve a term
the same as the Town/Village Clerk-Treasurer. The position shall be
exempt, unclassified or noncompetitive. Compensation shall be fixed
by the Board of Trustees.
The Village Administrator shall report to and
be under the supervision of the Mayor and Trustees. During the absence
or disability of the Village Administrator, the Mayor, with the approval
of the Board of Trustees, may designate any properly qualified person
as Acting Village Administrator.
Subject to the approval, direction and control
of the Mayor and 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, and in accordance
with such law and such policies, orders, rules, regulations, resolutions,
ordinances and local laws as may be promulgated or adopted by the
Board of Trustees, the Village Administrator shall:
A.
Supervise and coordinate the activities of all Town/Village
departments.
B.
Oversee and coordinate the work of all Town/Village
employees and implement the personnel policies, orders, rules, regulations,
resolutions, ordinances and local laws of the Town/Village.
C.
Recommend to the Mayor and Trustees appointments,
promotions or dismissals of Town/Village employees in accordance with
applicable policies, orders, rules, regulations, resolutions, ordinances
and local laws of the Town/Village.
D.
Oversee the enforcement of the policies, orders, rules,
regulations, resolutions, ordinances and local laws of the Town/Village
and other applicable law in an efficient and impartial manner.
E.
When so designated by the Mayor, prepare, as budget
officer, the tentative budget according to law.
F.
Control expenditures within amounts appropriated in
the budget by enforcing administrative controls.
G.
Regularly report the financial condition of the Town/Village
to the Board of Trustees and periodically recommend needed action.
H.
Supervise and coordinate the process of purchasing
all materials, supplies and equipment and the letting of all bids
and contracts.
I.
Maintain an ongoing study of all activities and functions
of the Town/Village with a view to making recommendations, from time
to time, to the Mayor and Trustees of measures and programs which
might improve the efficiency and effectiveness of Town/Village government.
J.
Consult with appropriate Town/Village officers and
employees in the preparation of policies, orders, rules, regulations,
resolutions, ordinances or local laws.
K.
Recommend to the Mayor and Trustees for adoption such
measures as the Village Administrator may deem necessary, appropriate
or expedient for the health, safety or general welfare of Town/Village
residents or for the improvement of the delivery of governmental services.
L.
Attend all meetings of the Board of Trustees and provide
information relevant to agenda items.
M.
Keep Town/Village residents informed of Town/Village
policies, procedures and plans for the delivery of governmental services.
N.
Oversee the expeditious response to inquiries by Town/Village
residents and other interested persons concerning Town/Village government,
operations and services.
O.
Maintain liaison with other governments and administrative
agencies, but not in substitution of the Mayor or Trustees as the
official representatives of the Town/Village.
P.
Perform and discharge such other duties and responsibilities
as may, from time to time, be assigned by the Mayor and Trustees.
Q.
Oversee, coordinate and implement any comprehensive
plan adopted by the Board of Trustees.
[Added 6-26-1997 by L.L. No. 4-1997]
R.
Act as economic development coordinator.
[Added 6-26-1997 by L.L. No. 4-1997]
Nothing herein shall be deemed or construed
as abolishing, transferring, limiting or curtailing in any way any
powers, duties or responsibilities of the Mayor or Trustees or other
Town/Village officer or employee such as are prescribed by the laws,
rules and regulations of the State of New York or by the policies,
orders, rules, regulations, resolutions, ordinances or local laws
of the Town/Village of East Rochester.
