The Town Board, in accordance with § 58 of the Town
Law of the State of New York, hereby establishes the position of Town
Manager. The purpose is to provide the most economical and effective
overall direction, coordination and control of the day-to-day activities
and operation of the Town of Dewitt.
The Dewitt Town Manager must have a bachelor's degree from
an accredited college or university in the discipline of business
or a related field. Appointment to this position shall be made by
the Supervisor upon the approval of the Town Board. Said term shall
be for a period of two years and shall run concurrently with the term
of Supervisor. However, the appointee to such office shall be removable
at the pleasure of the Town Board.
The Town Manager's duties shall include the following:
A. Oversee and coordinate the activities of all Town departments in
accordance with the policies of the Town.
B. Oversee and implement the Town's personnel policies in a fair
and equitable fashion in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
C. Attend the meetings of the Town Board, as needed, and assist in the
preparation of the agenda of such meetings.
D. Conduct a continuing study of all functions and activities of the
Town for purposes of devising ways and means of obtaining greater
efficiency and economy.
E. From time to time, make recommendation to the Town Supervisor as
to measures or programs which will improve the efficiency or economy
of the Town government.
F. Serve as a liaison to the Town's financial advisors.
G. Keep abreast of available grants-in-aid from the other levels of
government, pursue such revenue sources and make and follow through
on all grant and aid applications and inquiries.
H. Supervise the purchase of services, materials, supplies, equipment
and letting of contracts.
I. See that all inquiries by residents of the Town or other interested
persons are referred to the appropriate Town official or department
head for investigation or response.
J. Coordinate communication from the Town to the public, including preparation
of a town-wide newsletter, updates to the Town's website and
the issuance of media/press statements and written communications
to the public.
K. Have such other powers and duties, not inconsistent with law, as
from time to time may be provided by local law of the Town Board.
The Town Manager is an employee of the Town and shall be compensated
by an annual salary as set by the Town Board and participation in
health and dental benefits. All expenses incidental to the Town Manager's
duties that are not prepaid by the Town shall be reimbursed as a Town
charge.