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 Hamburg, 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 Board of Trustees, based upon the recommendation of the Mayor,
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 Board for Trustees, based upon the recommendation
of the Mayor, with such appointment to end at the next annual meeting
and with the appointee to serve at the pleasure of the Board of Trustees.
The Village Administrator shall act as the executive
assistant of the Mayor and the Board of Trustees in connection with
the conduct of the affairs of the village, subject to and in accordance
with the rules and regulations as may be promulgated from time to
time by the Village Board of Trustees, which shall prescribe the authority,
functions, duties and responsibilities of the Village Administrator
in addition to those set forth herein.
The Village Administrator shall report to and
be under the supervision of the Board of Trustees.
Subject to the approval, direction and control of the Board of Trustees and in accordance with such rules and regulations as may be promulgated by the Board of Trustees as provided in §
54-6 of this article, the Village Administrator shall:
A. Oversee that the rules, regulations, ordinances, local
laws and codes of the village are administered efficiently and fairly.
B. Oversee and coordinate the activities of all village
departments in accordance with the policies of the Board of Trustees.
C. 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.
D. Attend meetings of the Board of Trustees and supervise
the preparation of agenda and minutes of such meetings.
E. From time to time, make recommendations to the Board
of Trustees as to measures or programs which he or she believes will
improve the efficiency or economy of village government.
F. Oversee that the Board of Trustees is kept fully advised
of the financial condition of the village.
G. 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.
In addition to the power and duties set forth,
the Village Administrator shall serve as budget officer if and when
he or she is so designated by the Mayor.
The position of the Village Administrator may
be filled by a person holding other positions in the village employ,
but this position shall be held only by a full-time employee.
Nothing herein contained shall be deemed or
construed as abolishing, transferring or curtailing any powers and
duties of the Board of Trustees, or of the Mayor, Treasurer, Clerk
or Attorney, as prescribed by the Village Law or other applicable
laws of the state.