The Manager shall be chosen by the Council on the basis of the
individual's executive and administrative qualifications. At
the time of appointment, the Manager need not be a resident of the
municipality or state. However, after appointment as Manager, an individual
will be expected to live within reasonable proximity of the Township.
The Manager shall not hold any elective governmental office.
The Manager shall be appointed 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 notify the
Manager of its decision to remove him or her from office, stating
the reasons for 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 may, in any case, cause to be paid forthwith
any unpaid balance of his or her salary.
The Council may appoint an officer of the municipality to perform
the duties of the Manager during absence or disability. Compensation
during absence or disability shall be in accordance with the Township
personnel rules and regulations.[1]
The Manager shall:
A.
Be the chief administrative official and the Secretary of the municipality;
B.
Execute all laws and ordinances of the municipality;
C.
Appoint and have power to remove a Deputy Manager, if one is authorized,
and appoint subordinate officers and employees under procedures established
in Section 1222 of the Home Rule Charter and Optional Plans Law, Act
62 of 1972, and any amendments thereto.[1] Any such appointment may be terminated by Council for
cause deemed appropriate;
[1]
Editor's Note: See now 53 Pa.C.S.A. §§ 2901
and 2902.
D.
Appoint and have power to remove department heads, subject to confirmation
of Council;
E.
Negotiate contracts for the municipality, subject to the approval
of the Council; make recommendations concerning the nature and location
of municipal improvements; and execute municipal improvements as determined
by the Council;
F.
Assure that all terms and conditions imposed in favor of the municipality
or its inhabitants in any statute, public utility franchise, or other
contract are faithfully kept and performed, and upon knowledge of
any violation, call the same to the attention of the Council;
G.
Prepare an agenda for and attend all meetings of the Council with
the right to take part in the discussions, but without the right to
vote;
H.
Make such recommendations to the Council concerning policy formulation
as he or she deems desirable, and keep the Council and the public
informed as to the conduct of municipal affairs;
I.
Prepare and submit the annual budget to the Council, together with
such explanatory comment as the Manager may deem desirable, and administer
the Council-approved budget;
J.
Be responsible to the Council for carrying out all policies established
by it and for the proper administration of all affairs of the municipality
within the jurisdiction of the Council;
K.
Approve invoices before payment;
L.
Draft and periodically update job descriptions; and
M.
Perform such other duties as may be required of the Manager by ordinance
or resolution of the Council.
