[Adopted 6-20-2005 by L.L. No. 3-2005]
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 Brockport, to minimize the administrative
details now handled by the Board of Trustees, to provide centralized
direction, coordination and control of the administrative staff, and
to formalize the staff and advisory functions necessary to the foregoing,
the position of employment of Village Manager is hereby established.
The Village Manager shall be appointed by the Mayor, subject
to the approval of the Board of Trustees. The position shall be an
unclassified position. Compensation shall be fixed by the Board of
Trustees. The Village Manager need not be a resident of the Village
of Brockport but shall be a resident of Monroe County or a contiguous
county. The Village Manager may simultaneously hold another position
in and for the Village as an officer or full-time employee thereof.
The Village Manager shall serve at the pleasure of the Mayor.
The Village Manager shall report to and be under the supervision
of the Mayor and the Board of Trustees.
Subject to the approval, direction and control of the Board
of Trustees, or in those instances where approval, direction and control
is, by applicable law, reserved to the Mayor, then under the approval,
direction and control of the Mayor the Village Manager shall:
A. Enforce the rules, regulations, ordinances, handbooks, labor contracts,
local laws and codes of the Village and make certain they are administered
effectively.
B. Direct, oversee and coordinate the activities and work of all Village
departments in accordance with the policies of the Board of Trustees.
C. When so designated by the Mayor, prepare as budget officer the annual
Village budget and submit it to the Mayor and Board of Trustees in
accordance with the requirements of the applicable laws of the State
of New York and be responsible for its proper administration after
adoption.
D. Regularly report the financial condition of the Village to the Board
of Trustees.
E. Control expenditures within amounts appropriated in the budget by
enforcing administrative controls where applicable.
F. Recommend to the Mayor and Board of Trustees appointments, promotions
or dismissals of Village employees in accordance with applicable policies,
orders, rules, regulations, resolutions, ordinances and local laws
of the Village.
G. Keep Village residents and stakeholders informed of Village policies,
procedures and plans for the delivery of financial services.
H. Oversee the expeditious response to inquiries by Village residents
and other interested persons concerning Village government, operations
and services.
I. Coordinate all local, state and federal grant-seeking initiatives.
J. Conduct a continued study of all functions and activities of the
Village for the purpose of devising ways and means of attaining greater
efficiency and economy.
K. Maintain contacts with all Village Boards and provide any necessary
coordination to ensure appropriate administration of policies and
regulations.
L. Perform such additional duties as shall be assigned by the Mayor
and the Board of Trustees.
In addition to the powers and duties set forth, the Village
Manager shall serve as budget officer if and when designated by the
Mayor, in accordance with § 5-500 of the Village Law.
The position of the Village Manager shall be a full-time position.
Nothing herein contained shall be deemed or construed as abolishing,
transferring or curtailing any powers or duties of the Board of Trustees,
other Village boards or commissions or the Mayor, Treasurer or Clerk
as prescribed by the Village Law or other applicable laws of the state.