Township of Darby, PA B Township Manager.

§ 1-121 Purpose and Intent.

[Ord. 487, 9/8/1976, § 1]

The purpose of this Part 1B is to enable the Township to function under generally accepted principles of the council-manager form of government whereby the Board of Commissioners is responsible for legislative policy making and appointing a professional Township Manager who is responsible for supervising and conducting the administrative affairs of the Township in a nonpartisan manner. It is the intent of this Part to delegate to the Township Manager all of the nonlegislative and nonjudicial powers and duties of the Board of Commissioners as set forth herein and as authorized by the First Class Township Code.

§ 1-122 Creation of Position and Appointment.

[Ord. 487, 9/8/1976, § 2]

The position of Township Manager is hereby created. The Manager shall be appointed for a term and under conditions to be decided by a majority of all members of the Board of Commissioners who shall fix his compensation.

§ 1-123 Qualifications.

[Ord. 487, 9/8/1976, § 3]

The Manager shall be chosen solely on the basis of his executive and administrative qualifications, with special reference to his training and/or experience in municipal management. He need not be a resident of the Township or the state at the time of his appointment.

§ 1-124 Duties.

[Ord. 487, 9/8/1976, § 4]

The Township Manager shall be the chief administrative officer of the Township. He shall:

1. Be responsible to the Board of Commissioners for carrying out all policies and programs established by the Board.

2. Direct and supervise the administration of all departments, offices and agencies of the Township, except as otherwise provided by ordinance or by law.

3. With the approval of the Board of Commissioners, appoint, and when deemed necessary, suspend or remove Township employees and appointed officials on the basis of merit system principles, except as otherwise provided by law. This subsection shall not apply to such officials whose appointment is required by the Board of Commissioners under the provisions of the First Class Township Code.

4. Make such recommendations to the Board of Commissioners concerning policy formulation as he deems desirable.

5. Prepare and submit the annual budget to the Board of Commissioners together with such explanatory comment as he may deem desirable, and administer the approved budget.

6. Keep the Board of Commissioners and the public informed as to the conduct of Township affairs.

7. Prepare the agenda and attend all meetings of the Board of Commissioners with the duty to take part, when requested, in discussion but not to vote.

8. Negotiate and sign contracts for the municipality subject to the approval of the Board of Commissioners.

9. Perform such other duties as are designated by the Board of Commissioners.

§ 1-125 Acting Manager.

[Ord. 487, 9/8/1976, § 5]

In the event that the Township Manager is absent or disabled, the Board of Commissioners of the Township of Darby may designate at any time during said absence or disability any other person to act as Acting-Manager to serve until the Manager shall return or his disability shall cease.

§ 1-126 Performance Bond Required.

[Ord. 487, 9/8/1976, § 7]

Before entering upon his duties, the Township Manager shall give a bond to the Township with an approved bonding company as surety, to be approved by the Board of Commissioners, in the sum of $10,000 conditioned for the faithful performance of his duties. The premium of the bond shall be paid by the Township.