[Ord. 1963-5, 7/22/1963, § 1]
Pursuant to the authority of Section 1140 of Article XI of the
Borough Code, the office of Borough Manager is hereby created by the
Borough of Hummelstown.
[Ord. 1963-5, 7/22/1963, § 2; as amended by Ord.
1-1986, 2/20/1986]
The Manager shall be appointed for an indefinite term by a majority
of all members of Council. The Manager shall serve at the pleasure
of the Council and he may be removed at any time by a majority vote
of all its members. At least 60 days before such removal is to become
effective, the Council shall furnish the Manager with a written statement
setting forth its intention to remove him.
[Ord. 1963-5, 7/22/1963, § 3; as amended by Ord.
1972-5, 10/17/1972, § 1; as amended by Ord. 1-1986, 2/20/1986]
The Manager shall be chosen solely on the basis of his ability
to carry out the duties of his office as outlined herein.
[Ord. 1963-5, 7/22/1963, § 4; as amended by Ord.
1-1986, 2/20/1986]
Before the Manager shall begin his duties, Council shall authorize
the inclusion of the Manager in the blanket bond for various Borough
Officers and Employees in such an amount as determined by Council.
[Added by Ord. 1-1986, 2/20/1986]
Council shall enter into an employment contract with the Borough
Manager which contract accurately sets forth the various compensation
and other employment benefits being offered to the Manager in exchange
for his services.
[Ord. 1963-5, 7/22/1963, § 5]
The Borough Manager shall receive such compensation for his
services as the Council shall from time to time prescribe.
[Ord. 1963-5, 7/22/1963, § 6; as amended by Ord.
1-1986, 2/20/1986]
The Manager shall carry on the business of the Borough under
the direction of the Council and his powers and duties shall relate
to the general management of all Borough business not expressly by
statute imposed or conferred upon other Borough officers.
Subject to recall by ordinance of Council, the powers and duties
of the Borough Manager shall include the following:
1. He shall hire, with the consent of Council, and, when necessary for
the good of the service, shall suspend or discharge any employee under
his supervision. Any suspension or discharge shall be reported to
the Council at its next meeting held thereafter.
2. He shall prepare and submit to Council, before the close of each
fiscal year, a budget for the next fiscal year and an explanatory
budget message.
3. He shall be responsible for the administration of the budget after
its adoption by the Council.
4. He shall, in conjunction with the preparation of the yearly budget,
develop long range fiscal plans for the Borough, such plans to be
presented annually to the Council for its review.
5. He shall hold the office and perform the duties of Borough Secretary,
Zoning Officer, Land Subdivision Inspector and such other offices
as the Council may from time to time direct.
6. He shall attend all meetings of Council and its committees with the
right to take part in the discussions and he shall receive notice
of all special meetings of Council and its committees.
7. He shall prepare the agenda for each meeting of Council and supply
facts pertinent thereto.
8. He shall keep the Council informed as to the conduct of Borough affairs;
submit periodic reports on the condition of the Borough finances and
such other reports as the Council requests; and make such recommendations
to the Council as he deems advisable.
9. He shall submit to Council, as soon as possible after the close of
the fiscal year, a complete report on the finances and the administrative
activities of the Borough for the preceding year.
10. He shall see that the provisions of all franchises, leases, permits
and privileges granted by the Borough are observed.
11. He shall supervise the performance and faithful execution of all
contracts let by the Borough.
12. He shall see that all money owed the Borough is promptly paid and
that proper proceedings are taken for the security and collection
of all the Borough's claims.
13. He shall be the Purchasing Officer of the Borough and he shall purchase
in accordance with the provisions of the Borough Code, all supplies
and equipment for the agencies, boards, departments, and other offices
of the Borough. He shall keep an account of all purchases and shall,
from time to time or when directed by Council, make a full written
report thereof. He shall also issue rules and regulations, subject
to the approval of Council, governing the procurement of all municipal
supplies and equipment.
14. All complaints regarding Borough services shall be referred to the
office of the Manager. He shall investigate and dispose of such complaints
and report thereon to Council.