[Ord. 2000-01, 1/4/2000]
1.
Creation of the Office. The Board of Supervisors of Manheim Township
hereby creates the office of Township Manager.
2.
Appointment and Term.
A.
Appointment. The individual who shall serve in the position of Township
Manager shall be appointed by a majority vote of the Board of Supervisors.
B.
Term.
(1)
The Township Manager shall be employed by the Township for an indefinite
term.
(2)
The Township Manager shall serve in the position of Township Manger
until his successor is appointed and qualified.
(3)
Should the Board of Supervisors desire to remove the Township Manager,
it shall provide him/her with at least 30 days written notice before
such removal shall become effective, provided said removal is not
as a result of the Township Manager's misconduct (as defined
below). Said notice shall set forth that the Board intends to remove
the Township Manager and the date of said removal. In lieu of such
notice, the Board of Supervisors may remove the Township Manager immediately
upon tendering to him/her all compensation due up to and including
30 days after the effective date of the removal, provided said removal
is not as a result of the Township Manager's misconduct (as defined
herein).
(4)
In the event the Board of Supervisors desires to remove the Township
Manager due to the Township Manager's misconduct, the Board may
do so immediately, without providing the aforesaid 30 days' notice
and/or without being required to pay 30 days compensation as set forth
above. "Misconduct" as used herein shall mean a transgression of some
established rule of action, a forbidden or criminal act, a dereliction
of duty or unlawful behavior, willful in character. "Misconduct" includes,
but is not limited to, a dishonest act, criminal behavior and/or conduct
of an employee that evinces willful or wanton disregard of the employer's
interest or of standards of behavior which the employers has the right
to expect of the employee.
(5)
In the event the Township Manager desires to terminate his employment
with the Township, he/she shall provide written notice thereof to
the Board of Supervisors at least 30 days prior to the termination
date. Said notice shall advise the Board of the Township Manager's
intention to resign and set forth the effective date thereof.
4.
Qualifications.
A.
General. The person appointed to the position of Township Manager
shall be chosen on the basis of executive and administrative abilities.
B.
Education and Experience. The person appointed to the position of
Township Manager shall be a high school graduate or equivalent and
have a minimum of two years employment with a municipal government
or corporation as a manager, administrator, code enforcement officer,
zoning officer, municipal secretary (as defined in the Pennsylvania
Second Class Township Code) or related or comparable experience, or
have a bachelors degree and a minimum of two years employment with
a municipal government or corporation as a manager, administrator,
assistant manager, assistant administrator, code enforcement officer,
zoning officer or aforementioned municipal secretary or related or
comparable experience. The Board of Supervisors reserves the right
to waive any of the above requirements or require additional qualifications
as it deems necessary and appropriate in order to fill the position
with a qualified candidate.
5.
Powers and Duties. The Board of Supervisors delegates, subject to
recall, the following nonlegislative powers and duties to the Township
Manager:
A.
The Township Manager is directly responsible to the Board of Supervisors
and charged with the responsibilities of carrying out the policies
and directives of the Board of Supervisors.
B.
The Township Manager is responsible for the general day to day operation
and administration of the Township.
C.
The Township Manager shall prepare and submit to the Board of Supervisors,
before the close of each fiscal year, a recommended budget for the
next fiscal year, together with explanations of all significant issues
and matters relating thereto. In preparing the proposed budget, the
Township Manager shall consult with the head of each department, agency
and board, or an appropriate officer, member or employee thereof,
to obtain relevant information regarding proposed revenues, expenditures
and/or projects for the coming year and any other supporting data
related thereto as may be necessary and appropriate to properly complete
the proposed budget.
D.
Upon passage of the budget by the Board of Supervisors, the Township
Manager shall be responsible for the administration thereof, making
suggested revisions thereto to the Board.
E.
The Township Manager shall see that all money owed to the Township
is promptly paid and that all actions, proceedings and legal matters
are pursued for the security and collection of all Township claims.
F.
The Township Manager shall be the purchasing officer for the Township
and shall authorize all purchases of supplies, materials and equipment
for all agencies, boards, departments and offices or branches of the
Township administration in accordance with the provisions of the Second
Class Township Code. The Township Manager's ability to purchase
such supplies, materials and equipment shall be limited to purchases
of $250 or less without prior approval of the Board of Supervisors.
The Township Manager shall also develop and implement rules and regulations,
subject to the approval of the Board of Supervisors, governing the
procurement of all municipal supplies, materials and equipment.
G.
The Township Manager shall attend all Township meetings and serve
as Liaison between the Board and all Township authorities, commissions
and committees.
H.
The Township Manager shall report to the Board of Supervisors and
inform the Board as to the conduct of Township business. The Township
Manager shall submit periodic reports to the Board of Supervisors
regarding Township finances and such other matters as the Board may
from time to time request. The Township Manager shall make such recommendations
to the Board regarding Township matters as he deems necessary and
appropriate.
I.
The Township Manager shall oversee all matters relating to zoning;
subdivision and land development; code enforcement; road building
and water maintenance; Township Office administration and the enforcement
of all pertinent ordinances, resolutions and directives.
J.
The Township Manager shall supervise and be responsible for the activities
of all municipal departments, except such departments the supervision
of which shall have been otherwise specifically delegated by the Board
of Supervisors.
K.
The Township Manager shall oversee and enforce the terms of any franchises,
leases, permits and privileges granted by or of which the Township
is a party.
L.
The Township Manager shall review all ordinances, resolutions and
audits as prepared by others.
M.
The Township Manager shall review and comment on all subdivision
and land development plans and drawings submitted to or for the Township
and make recommendations to the Board of Supervisors.
N.
The Township Manager shall direct all office staff and develop, oversee
and administer Township personnel policies, procedures and programs
for all Township employees under his direction pursuant to the direction
of the Board of Supervisors.
O.
The Township Manager shall, when necessary and in consultation with
the Board of Supervisors, discipline, suspend and discharge all employees
under his/her supervision in accordance with all applicable laws,
ordinances and regulations.
P.
The Township Manager shall prepare and submit to the Board of Supervisors
recommendations for wages, salaries and benefits for Township personnel
under his/her supervision.
Q.
The Township Manager shall employ, subject to the approval of the
Board of Supervisors, such professionals, experts and consultants
as necessary to provide services to and advise the Township in connection
with Township business.
R.
The Township Manager shall originate, maintain and supervise performance
and faithful execution of all Federal, State, local and private contracts
with the Township.
S.
The Township Manager shall serve as a member of such Township boards
and committees as the Board of Supervisors shall from time to time
deem appropriate. If the Township Manager is also the Township Zoning
Officer, he shall also serve as advisor to the Township Planning Commission
and Zoning Hearing Board.
T.
The Township Manager shall prepare or cause to be prepared the agenda
for each meeting of the Board of Supervisors and shall supply relevant
background materials therefore and shall make available said agenda
to appropriate Township officers and employees and to the public.
U.
The Township Manager shall establish and maintain appropriate filing
systems and efficient administrative procedures for the conduct of
Township business.
V.
The Township Manager shall be responsible for the Township's
web page, email and internet provider.
W.
The Township Manager shall be responsible for the Township telephone
and internet system.
X.
The Township Manager shall be responsible for upgrading, troubleshooting
and maintaining of all computer systems.
Y.
The Township Manager shall assist all others in developing spreadsheets,
databases, etc., as necessary.
Z.
The Township Manager shall keep abreast of new technology for second
class townships, making recommendations to the Board of Supervisors.
AA.
The Township Manager shall enforce the laws and regulations of the
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as they relate to Township business,
as well as all ordinances, regulations and resolutions of the Township
unless the Board of Supervisors should otherwise delegate same to
other Township officials.
BB.
The Township Manager shall research, investigate and monitor the
— administrative and governmental functions of other municipal
governments and make recommendations to the Board of Supervisors regarding
appropriate ordinances, resolutions, policies, practices and procedures
affecting the health, safety and welfare of the residents of the Township.
CC.
The Township Manager shall be authorized to allow emergency leave
for employees with less than 24 hours' notice if a Supervisor
cannot be contacted. He shall then notify a member of the Board of
Supervisors of such emergency leave.
DD.
All complaints regarding Township services, employees, policies and
procedures shall be referred to the Township Manager, who shall investigate
and respond to said complaints or delegate the handling of same to
other officers or employees as appropriate. The Township Manager shall
report to the Board of Supervisors regarding said complaints and the
action taken in response thereto.
EE.
The Township Manager shall attend meetings and workshops at the direction
of the Board of Supervisors as a representative of the Board.
FF.
The Township Manager shall have such other powers, duties and responsibilities
as the Board of Supervisors shall from time to time delegate.
7.
Conflict of Interest.
A.
Personal Interests. The Township Manager shall have no personal interest,
direct or indirect, financial, proprietary or otherwise, in any contracts
with the Township.
B.
Other Township Offices. The Township Manager may serve in the office/position
of Township Secretary, Township Treasurer, Zoning Officer, Code Enforcement
Officer or such other office/position as directed by the Board of
Supervisors which shall not be contrary to law. However, the Township
Manager shall not serve as Supervisor, Auditor, Assessor or Township
police officer.
8.
Miscellaneous.
A.
During any disability or absence of the Township Manager, the normal
operating functions of the Township shall be delegated to appropriate
department heads in accordance with the table of organization established
by the Board of Supervisors and in force at the time of said disability
or absence. Any duties not delegated to said department heads shall
be assumed by the Board of Supervisors.
B.
The Township Manager shall cooperate with the Board of Supervisors
at all times and in all matters for the best interests of the Township
and the general public and to maintain the proper operation of the
Township government.
