The Manager shall be chosen by the Council solely
on the basis of his executive and administrative qualifications, with
special reference to his actual experience in or his knowledge of
accepted practice in respect to the duties of his office as hereinafter
set forth. At the time of his appointment he need not be a resident
of the township or state, but during his tenure of office he may reside
outside 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. At least
30 days before such removal shall become effective, the Council shall,
by a majority vote of its members, adopt a preliminary resolution
stating the reasons for his removal. The Manager may reply in writing
and may request a public hearing, which shall be held not earlier
than 20 days nor later than 30 days after the filing of such request.
After such public hearing, if one is requested, and after full consideration,
the Council by majority vote of its members may adopt a final resolution
of removal. By the preliminary resolution, the Council may suspend
the Manager from duty, but shall in any case cause to be paid him
forthwith any unpaid balance of his salary and his salary for the
next three calendar months following adoption of the preliminary resolution.
The Manager may designate a qualified administrative
officer of the township to perform his duties during his temporary
absence or disability. In the event of his failure to make such 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 shall return or his disability shall cease.
The Manager may, in his discretion, allocate,
assign or delegate functions or powers to a department head for more
efficient administration of the township government, provided that
any such delegation, allocation or assignment shall not relieve the
Manager of any of his responsibilities under the Charter or this chapter
nor shall it be inconsistent with any express requirement of this
chapter. Any such delegation shall be in writing, which shall be filed
with the Clerk and reported to the Council.