[Amended 1-14-1997 by Ord. No. 2013[1]]
The Council shall appoint, by ordinance pursuant to § C-28, a Municipal Manager for an indefinite term and shall fix the compensation. The Manager shall be appointed solely on the basis of executive and administrative qualifications and shall have had at least three years' experience in governmental administration. The Manager need not be a resident of the Municipality at the time of appointment, but must become a resident of the Municipality within one year of appointment.
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Editor's Note: This ordinance was approved by the electorate of the Municipality of Monroeville 5-20-1997.
A. 
The Municipal Manager shall be the chief administrative officer of the Municipality and shall be responsible to the Council for the administration of all municipal affairs placed in the Manager's charge. The Manager's powers and duties shall include, but are not limited to, the following:
B. 
The Manager shall:
(1) 
Appoint, suspend or remove all municipal employees, except as otherwise provided by law or this Charter and report any such action at the next business meeting of Council.
(2) 
Appoint all administrative unit heads with the consent of Council.
(3) 
Collect and receive, account for, and deposit into the municipal treasury, all taxes not collected by the Tax Collector; fees, assessments or charges that are levied or established by the Municipality for general or special purposes, except as otherwise provided by this Charter, ordinance, or general law. Such deposits shall be made not later than the first business day following the day in which they are received.
(4) 
Cause appropriate records to be made, preserved and certified, as required by law or other action of Council. The Manager shall attest to the execution of all instruments and record all ordinances and shall have custody of the municipal corporate seal.
(5) 
Direct and supervise all administrative units, offices and agencies, except as otherwise provided by this Charter or by law.
(6) 
Attend all Council meetings and shall have the right to take part in discussions, but shall not vote.
(7) 
Prepare and submit an annual budget and capital expenditure program to Council.
(8) 
Submit to the Council and Mayor and make available to the public a complete report on the finances and administrative activities of the Municipality as of the end of each fiscal year.
(9) 
Make such other reports as the Council or Mayor may require concerning the operations of municipal departments, offices and agencies subject to the Manager's direction and supervision.
(10) 
Have the duty to sign such papers, contracts, obligations and documents that are properly presented as may be required by law.
(11) 
Keep Council and the Mayor fully advised of the financial condition and future needs of the Municipality and make such recommendations to the Council and the Mayor concerning the affairs of the Municipality as he deems desirable.
(12) 
Administer and enforce all laws and ordinances of the Municipality and be responsible for the proper administration of all affairs of the Municipality.
(13) 
Insure that no payment is made or obligations incurred against any appropriation except in accordance with the designated budget appropriations.
(14) 
Insure that there is a sufficient unencumbered balance in the appropriate budget appropriation to meet any obligation when it becomes due or payable.
(15) 
Insure that when any municipal obligation, debt or expense becomes due and payable that sufficient funds will be available in the treasury to pay same.
(16) 
Insure that all payments and obligations incurred by the Municipality are in accordance with law, municipal contract and the provisions of this Charter.
(17) 
Require each department, office, board, commission or other municipal agency to certify from time to time that materials, supplies or equipment have been duly received and accepted as specified and that services contracted for have been duly rendered. The Manager shall report on this subject twice yearly, or more frequently as Council shall direct.
Neither the Mayor nor Council nor any of its committees or members shall direct or request the appointment to or removal from office or employment by the Manager of any subordinate. Except for the purpose of inquiry, the Council and its members and the Mayor shall deal with the administrative service solely through the Manager, and neither the Mayor nor the Council nor any of its committees or members thereof shall give orders to any subordinate of the Manager either publicly or privately.
[Amended 1-14-1997 by Ord. No. 2014[1]]
The Council may, by Ordinance pursuant to § C-28, remove the Manager at any time, with or without cause. Any such removal shall not take effect until after the expiration of 30 days from the date of the removal action. During such 30 day period, the Council may suspend the Manager from the position of Manager. The Manager may, within 15 days of the date of removal, request a public hearing before the Council. Such hearing shall be held before the expiration of the 30 day period.
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Editor's Note: This ordinance was approved by the electorate of the Municipality of Monroeville 5-20-1997.
The Manager may designate, in writing, an employee of the Municipality to exercise the duties of Manager during the Manager's temporary absence or disability. During such absence or disability, the Council may revoke such designation at any time and appoint another employee of the Municipality to serve until the Manager shall return or the Manager's disability shall cease.
Upon a vacancy in the office of Manager, Council shall appoint an Acting Manager to exercise the powers and perform the duties of the office.