[HISTORY: Adopted by the Borough Council of the Borough of
Boyertown 1-9-1950. Amendments
noted where applicable.]
The Office of Borough Manager is hereby created.
As soon as practicable after the passage of this chapter, the
Borough Council shall elect by a vote of the majority of the members
one person to fill said Office of Borough Manager, who shall serve
until the first Monday of January of the even-numbered year succeeding
his election and until his successor is elected and qualifies, subject,
however, to removal by the Council at any time by a vote of the majority
of all the members as stipulated by the Borough Code.
[Amended 4-5-1993 by Ord.
No. 1-93]
The Borough Manager shall be a citizen of the United States,
at least 21 years of age and, during his occupancy of said office,
shall reside in said Borough of Boyertown unless the consent of the
Council is obtained for residence outside the Borough.
[Amended 4-5-1993 by Ord.
No. 1-93; 9-11-2006 by Ord. No. 07-06]
Before entering upon his duties, the Borough Manager shall give
a bond to the Borough, with surety or sureties to be approved by the
Borough Council, in the sum of $60,000, conditioned for the faithful
performance of his duties.
A.
The Borough Manager shall carry on the business of the Borough under
the direction of the Borough Council, and his powers and duties shall
relate to the general management of all Borough business not expressly
imposed or conferred by statute upon other Borough officers; and the
Mayor is hereby authorized to delegate to the Borough Manager, subject
to recall by written notification at any time, any of his nonlegislative
and nonjudicial powers and duties.
[Amended 4-5-1993 by Ord.
No. 1-93]
B.
Subject to recall at any time by resolution of the Borough Council,
the powers and duties of the Borough Manager shall include the following;
(1)
The Borough Manager, under the direction of the Mayor shall execute
and enforce the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the ordinances
and resolutions of the Borough Council.
[Amended 4-5-1993 by Ord.
No. 1-93]
(2)
He shall attend all meetings of the Borough Council and recommend
such measures as he shall deem expedient.
(3)
He shall make a report to the Borough Council, including therein
a financial report, once each month and at such other times as the
Borough Council may direct upon the affairs of the Borough and keep
the Borough Council fully informed and advised of the Borough's
financial condition.
(4)
He shall prepare and submit to the Borough Council before the end
of each calendar year a tentative budget for the next calendar year.
(5)
The Borough Manager shall annually present to the Borough Council,
not more than 30 days after the close of the calendar year, a correct
and detailed statement and report of the preceding year's work
of his office, with a detailed statement of all moneys received and
expended.
(6)
The Borough Manager shall, during his continuance in office, be and
is hereby made Borough Secretary and Treasurer. He shall also have
supervision of the street and highway maintenance and of the Department
of Water and Sewers and all projects thereof and shall be the superintendent
and manager of the employees of the Borough engaged in said activities
and departments.
[Amended 9-11-2006 by Ord. No. 07-06]
(7)
He shall collect all water and sewer rents and assessments and prepare
the data with reference thereto.
