[Amended 2-9-2015 by Ord.
No. 15-001]
The Township Council for the Township of Manchester
shall organize during the first week of January of each year.
In the absence of both the President and Vice
President of Council, the Council shall elect a temporary presiding
officer, who shall fulfill the duties and responsibilities of the
President during his absence.
[Amended by Ord. No. 90-113aa]
A. Organization, membership and term.
(1) Committees of the Township Council shall be composed
of two members of the Township Council appointed by the President
of Council.
(2) Chairman designated. The President of Council shall
choose one of the two members appointed to the Committee as Chairman
of such Committee who shall be responsible for its operation in carrying
out its functions.
B. Finance Committee. In addition to other matters assigned
to it, the Finance Committee shall have the responsibility of reviewing
all bills required to be submitted to the Township Council. The Chairman
of the Committee shall sign the voucher for all approved bills prior
to submission to the Township Council for final approval. The Chairman
of the Committee shall report to the Township Council on any bills
which have been submitted but not approved by the Committee, indicating
the reasons for disapproval. Subsequent to said report, the Township
Council may, nonetheless, cause such bill to be approved by a majority
vote of the whole Council.
C. Legislative
Committee. In addition to other matters assigned to it, the Legislative
Committee shall have the responsibility of reviewing ordinances seeking
to amend the Township Code. The Committee shall review proposed amendments
in consultation with the Township Attorney and any other professionals
and employees deemed necessary by the Chairman.
[Added 2-13-2023 by Ord. No. 23-01]