The Council shall choose a Manager solely on
the basis of his or her executive and administrative qualifications,
with special reference to his or her actual experience in, or his
or her knowledge of, accepted practice in respect to the duties of
his or her office as hereinafter set forth. At the time of his or
her appointment, the Manager need not be a resident of the Township
or state, but during his or her tenure of office he or she may reside
outside of the Township only with the approval of Council. The Manager
shall hold office for an indefinite term and may be removed by a majority
vote of the Council pursuant to the Charter.
The Manager may designate a qualified administrative
officer of the Township to perform his or her duties during his or
her temporary absence or disability. In the event of his or her failure
to make such a designation, the Council may by resolution appoint
an officer of the Township to perform the duties of the Manager during
such absence or disability, until he or she shall return or his or
her disability shall cease.
The Manager shall be the chief executive and
administrative officer of the Township. He or she shall see that all
ordinances, resolutions and policies of the Council, and all state
laws subject to enforcement by municipal action, are faithfully enforced
and executed. He or she shall:
A. Represent the Township and assert its proper interests
in relation to the state and other political subdivision, and with
respect to municipal contracts and franchises.
B. Attend all meetings of the Council with the right
to take part in the discussions, but without the right to vote.
C. Keep the Council advised of the financial conditions
of the Township, make reports to the Council as requested by it, and
at least once a year make an annual report on the administration of
the municipal government for the benefit of the Council and the public.
D. Study the governmental and administrative operations
and needs of the government and prepare and recommend to the Council
necessary and desirable plans and programs to meet present and foreseeable
needs.
E. Investigate at any time the affairs of any officer
or department of the Township.
F. Perform such other duties as may be required of the
Manager by ordinance or resolution of the Council.