[HISTORY: Adopted by the Board of Supervisors of the Township of
Middlesex as indicated in article histories. Amendments noted where applicable.]
[Adopted 12-2-1992 by Ord. No. 59]
Section 1301 of the Second Class Township Code, Act of May 1, 1933 (P.L.
103, No. 69), 53 P.S. § 66301, as reenacted and amended, authorizes
the creation of the office of Township Manager and provides that the office
of Township Manager shall not be incompatible with the office of Township
Secretary, Township Treasurer, or any other Township office or employment,
except that of Supervisor. 53 P.S. § 65607 authorizes the Township
Supervisors to employ or hire such persons as are necessary for the general
conduct of the business of the Township.
A.
Elimination of Assistant Secretary and Zoning Officer.
The positions of Assistant Secretary and Zoning Officer shall be eliminated
effective the 31st day of December 1992, and the current occupants of those
positions shall be terminated effective 12:00 midnight, December 31, 1992.[1]
B.
Creation of position of Secretary to Township Manager.
(1)
The position of Secretary to Township Manager is hereby
created for Middlesex Township.
(2)
The position of Secretary to Township Manager shall be
that of an at-will employee.
(3)
The compensation of the Secretary to Township Manager
shall be as established by the Board of Supervisors and shall be paid out
of the General Fund of the Township. Compensation may be changed by resolution
from time to time at the discretion of the Board of Supervisors.[2]
(4)
The Secretary to Township Manager shall serve under the
supervision of the Township Manager and shall perform such duties as are assigned
by the Township Manager and such other duties as may be determined by the
Board of Supervisors in the job description for this position.
C.
Chain of command.
(1)
The Township Manager shall report directly to the Board
of Supervisors.
(2)
The Police Chief, Secretary to Township Manager, and
Roadmaster shall report directly to the Township Manager and/or to the Supervisors,
as the Supervisors may direct.[3]
[3]
Editor's Note: The Reorganizational Chart which was originally included
at the end of this article is on file in the Township offices.
[Adopted 12-2-1992 by Ord. No. 60]
Section 1301 of the Second Class Township Code,[2] Act of May 1, 1933 (P.L. 103, No. 69), reenacted and amended July
10, 1947 (P.L. 1481, No. 567), and reenacted and amended June 27, 1973 (P.L.
74, No. 331), as amended, authorizes the creation of the office of Township
Manager.
The office of Township Manager is hereby created by and for Middlesex
Township.
The Manager shall be appointed for a definite or an indefinite term
by a majority vote of the Board of Supervisors. The Manager shall, unless
removed by the Board of Supervisors, or unless such person resigns, serve
until his successor is appointed and qualified. The Manager shall be subject
to removal by the Supervisors by majority vote, unless a contract of specific
duration is entered into, in which event the Manager shall receive 30 days'
written notice.
The compensation of the Township Manager shall be as established by
the Board of Supervisors by resolution and shall be paid out of the General
Fund of the Township. Compensation may be changed by resolution from time
to time at the discretion of the Board of Supervisors.
The Manager shall be chosen on the basis of his executive and administrative
abilities, with special reference to the duties of his office as herein outlined.
The Manager shall have such experience and education and professional qualifications
as may from time to time be determined by the Board of Supervisors.
A.
The powers and duties of administration of all Township
business shall be vested in the Manager, unless expressly imposed or conferred
by statute upon other Township officers.
B.
The Manager is the general manager and administrator
of the Township and, as such, is responsible for carrying out the policies
and directives of the Board of Supervisors. The Manager is directly responsible
to the Board of Supervisors in all matters relating to his other performance
and is specifically responsible for:
(1)
Administration. The general administration of the Township,
to include correspondence, reports, recordkeeping, bookkeeping, etc., for
an accurate and efficient administrative procedure for the conduct of the
business of the Township.
(2)
Budget. Must submit, before the close of such fiscal
year, a recommended budget for the next fiscal year. Must be responsible for
the administration of the budget, after its adoption by the Board of Supervisors,
and must develop long-range fiscal plans for the municipality.
(3)
Police Department. General overview of this Department,
particularly in the areas of budget and procurement, vehicle maintenance,
personnel procurement, etc.
(4)
Road Department. General supervision of matters relating
to roads, streets, highways, gutters, drainpipes, etc., to include maintenance
and repair, snow removal, ice control, etc. Responsible for procurement of
all materials and supplies and maintenance of vehicles and equipment.
(5)
Code enforcement. General supervision of the activities
of the Code Enforcement Officer, to include enforcement of Township ordinances,
building and related codes.
(6)
Planning and zoning. General supervision to ensure administrative
support is provided to the Board of Supervisors, the Planning Commission and
the Zoning Hearing Board.
(7)
Personnel. Recommending to the Board of Supervisors action
required in respect to personnel, including procurement thereof. Responsible
for the training of all Township personnel, except the uniformed police personnel.
(8)
Township facilities. Maintenance, repair, cleanliness
and use of all Township buildings and facilities, including parks and playgrounds.
(9)
Meetings. Shall attend all meetings of the Board of Supervisors
and keep the Board of Supervisors informed as to the conduct of Township affairs.
(10)
Purchasing. Shall be purchasing officer of the Township
and shall make purchases in accordance with the provisions of the Township
Code. All capital expenditures shall be subject to prior approval of the Board
of Supervisors.
The Manager shall post bond with a corporate surety in an amount approved
by the Board of Supervisors, conditioned upon the faithful performance of
his duties. The fee for said bond shall be paid by the Township.
The Township Manager shall have no personal interest, direct or indirect,
in contracts with the Township.
During any absence of the Manager, the normal operating functions of
the Township shall be delegated to an Acting Manager or to the appropriate
department heads in accordance with such table of organization as established
by the Board of Supervisors and in force at the time of the disability or
absence of the Manager.
