The provisions in the Home Rule Charter relating to the appointment,
qualifications, removal and tenure of the Manager shall govern these
matters.
In addition to the powers and duties of the Manager prescribed in §
C-36 of the Home Rule Charter, the Manager shall:
A. Have
the authority to designate himself/herself or to assign any other
employee of the Municipality to perform the duties and exercise the
functions of any office or position under his/her jurisdiction during
a vacancy or in the absence or disability of an incumbent or where
service is required appropriate to the personnel classification of
the individual so assigned.
B. Have
the power to prescribe rules and regulations that he/she considers
necessary for the operation of any departments, office or other agency
of the Municipality under his/her authority.
C. Have
the power to investigate, examine or inquire into the affairs or operations
of any department, office or other agency of the Municipality under
his/her authority.
D. Have
the power to direct any department, office or other agency of the
Municipality under his/her authority.
E. Have
the duty of preparing the agenda with the approval of the Council
for each meeting of the Council and supplying pertinent facts thereto.
F. Have
the duty of ensuring that the provision of all franchises, leases,
permits or privileges granted by the Municipality are observed.
G. Have
the power to employ, by and with approval of the Council, experts
and consultants to perform work with any of the functions of the Municipality.
H. Have
the power to purchase all supplies and equipment for the various agencies,
boards, departments and other offices of the Municipality. In connection
with this power, the Manager shall keep account of all purchases and
shall prepare, on a regular basis or as directed by the Council, a
list of bills and payroll authorized for payment for action by the
Council prior to payment. The Manager may, with the approval of the
Council, prepare rules and regulations whereby payments can be made
on a timely basis for proper refunds by residents and clients. All
such refunds are subject to ratification by the Council at its next
regular meeting and are subject to the sections of the Home Rule Charter.
When directed by the Council, the Manager will make a full written
report on any items of purchase, vendors account or activity in any
budget entry.
I. Have
the responsibility of receiving all complaints regarding services
or personnel of the Municipality. The Manager or an officer designated
by him/her shall investigate and dispose of such complaints within
his/her power and shall make recommendations for alleviation of complaints
to the Council for those problems and complaints not within his/her
power. The Manager shall prepare a written report of all actions taken
to alleviate complaints and problems when requested by the Council.
J. Have
custody of all Municipal records, including all personnel files.
K. Have
the responsibility of performing all other proper duties as designated
him/her by the Council, ordinances and resolutions.