Municipality of Bethel Park, PA Municipal Manager

2.15.1.

The qualifications, appointment and removal of the Municipal Manager, prohibitions, powers and duties shall be as provided in the Charter, including the power and duty to:

Designate an officer or employee to perform the duties of any office or position in the administration, under the control of the Municipal Manager, which is vacant or which lacks administration due to the absence or disability of the incumbent.

Prescribe such rules and regulations as shall be deemed necessary or expedient for the conduct and operation of administrative departments and amend any rule or regulation of the administrative service, unless contained in an ordinance or resolution adopted by the Council.

Investigate or inquire, either personally or through a person designated by him, into the operations of any department and may, subject to the approval and authorization of the Council, employ consultants and professional counsel to aid in such investigations or inquiries.

Conduct all labor negotiations in accordance with applicable laws and, subject to the approval and authorization of the Council, may employ professional service to aid in such negotiations.

Assume the duties of any department head if that person has been found to be incapable of performing their duties or by dismissal of the Council.

Assign any employee of the administrative service to any department requiring the services of that employee, provided that the employee can perform such duty.

Be responsible for the activities of the municipal departments, except as provided by the Charter.

Be responsible for the administration of the budget after its adoption by the Council.

Attend all meetings of the Council and its committees, with the right to take part in the discussion.

10.

Perform the duties of the Secretary in causing appropriate records to be made, preserved and certified as required by law or the Municipal Council.

11.

Keep the Council and Mayor informed as to the conduct of the municipal affairs.

12.

See that the provisions of all franchises, leases, permits and privileges granted by the municipality are observed.

13.

Be the purchasing agent of the municipality and shall take all precautions to ensure proper purchasing procedures are adopted and followed.

2.15.2.

All complaints regarding services or personnel of the municipality shall be referred to by the Manager or his designate except such complaints that regard services of the Police Department. He or an officer designated by him shall investigate and the Manager shall dispose of such complaints, and the Manager shall report thereon to Council.