[Ord. 95, 5/5/2004, § 1]
The Office of Township Manager is hereby created by the Board
of Supervisors of the Township of Upper Nazareth of Northampton County,
subject to the right of the Township, by ordinance, at any time to
abolish said office.
[Ord. 95, 5/5/2004, § 2]
1. The Board of Supervisors shall appoint by a majority vote of all
members one person to fill the office of Township Manager. The Township
Manager shall be employed by the Township for an indefinite term.
The Township Manager shall serve in the position of Township Manager
until his/her successor is appointed and qualified, unless:
A. The Township Manager is removed by the Board of Supervisors by a
majority vote of the Board of Supervisors.
B. Submits a written resignation to the Board of Supervisors. At least
30 days before any removal becomes effective, the Board shall furnish
the Manager with a written statement setting forth its intention of
removal.
[Ord. 95, 5/5/2004, § 3]
Conditions of employment may be unilaterally created and/or
abolished by the Board of Supervisors prior to and after the employment
of the Township Manager. Said conditions, duties, and responsibilities
may be created by motion or resolution of the Board of Supervisors
and may include specific requirements contained within a written job
description approved by the Board of Supervisors.
[Ord. 95, 5/5/2004, § 4]
The Township Manager shall be chosen on the basis of his executive,
administrative, and leadership qualifications and without regard to
race, color, religious creed, ancestry, age, sex, national origin,
or past handicap or disability pursuant to the Pennsylvania Human
Relations Act, 43 P.S. § 951 et seq., or other applicable
local, State or Federal laws.
[Ord. 95, 5/5/2004, § 5]
Prior to performing and entering upon his duties, the Township
Manager shall give bond to the Township with a bonding company as
surety in such sum as is set by resolution by the Board of Supervisors,
conditioned for the faithful performance of his duties, premium for
said bond to be paid by the Township.
[Ord. 95, 5/5/2004, § 6]
The Township Manager shall receive such compensation as shall
be fixed from time to time by resolution of the Board of Supervisors.
[Ord. 95, 5/5/2004, § 7]
The Township Manager shall have and exercise all powers and
duties assigned to Township Manager by statute, and such other authority
as may be granted to the Township Manager by the Township Board of
Supervisors. The Township Manager shall be charged with the enforcement
of all laws and ordinances within the Township insofar as their enforcement
is within the powers of the Township, excepting however, that Township
Manager shall in no way restrict, infringe, or supplant the authority
of the Zoning Officer, Sewage Enforcement Officer, or any other Township
employee who are directly responsible to the Board of Supervisors
by statute, ordinance or otherwise. The Township Manager shall attend
such meetings as may be required by the Board of Supervisors. The
Township Manager shall keep the Board of Supervisors informed as to
the affairs of the Township, and shall recommend to the Board of Supervisors
such actions as may be necessary or expedient for the health, safety,
and welfare of the Township.
[Ord. 95, 5/5/2004, § 8]
1. The Township Manager shall administer, supervise, and be responsible
for the activities of all office and clerical employees of the Township,
other than such employees which may be exempted from the supervision
of the Township Manager by the Board of Supervisors and which are
exempt from supervision by statute or law. The Township Manager shall
administer, supervise, and be responsible for the day to day activities
of all Code Enforcement Officials, including, but not limited to:
Zoning Officers, Building Officials, Code Enforcement Officers, and/or
any other employees so directed by the Board of Supervisors. Unless
otherwise preempted by the Board of Supervisors, statute or law, the
Township Manager shall have charge of all personnel of the Township
including Road Department, Parks, and Recreation personnel, and General
Administration Departments. The Township Manager shall represent the
Board of Supervisors in matters relative to personnel matters and
shall issue all work rules and disciplinary notices to personnel on
behalf of the Board of Supervisors. The Township Manager shall if
requested by the Board of Supervisors make recommendations concerning
hiring, firing, promotion, demotion, preparation of job descriptions
and discipline of all other personnel related matters under his jurisdiction.
2. In addition, the Township Manager shall administer, supervise, and
be responsible for activities of any other Township employees who
shall be assigned to his jurisdiction by ordinance or resolution of
the Board of Supervisors.
[Ord. 95, 5/5/2004, § 9]
The Township Manager shall be responsible for planning, initiating,
supervising, completing, costing and documenting all projects and
activities of all departments of the Township. The Township Manager
shall maintain priorities in accordance with requirements of the Board
of Supervisors and shall be responsible to the appropriate committee
of the Board of Supervisors for all works and projects of these departments.
The Township Manager shall insure that all activities under his jurisdiction
are accomplished in a timely and orderly manner.
[Ord. 95, 5/5/2004, § 10]
The Township Manager shall examine all proposed contracts to
which the Township may be a party, and may sign on behalf of the Board
of Supervisors, with the approval of the Board of Supervisors any
contract, excepting where the Board of Supervisors directs that some
other officer shall do so. It shall be the duty of the Township Manager
to see to it that all terms of any contract to which the Township
is a party are fully performed by all parties thereof.
[Ord. 95, 5/5/2004, § 11]
The Township Manager shall be the general purchasing agent for
the Township, and except where specific provision to the contrary
is made by law or by the Board of Supervisors, the Township Manager
shall make all purchases of supplies, materials and equipment authorized
by the Board of Supervisors in the manner prescribed by and subject
to the limitations imposed by law. No purchase shall be made or obligation
incurred excepting upon authorization by the Board of Supervisors
and no expense shall be incurred, except for the purpose for which
no prior appropriation is required by law if the amount thereof is
not covered by an unexpended appropriation for the purpose.
[Ord. 95, 5/5/2004, § 12]
The Township Manager shall see that all money owed the Township
is promptly paid, and that proper proceedings are taken for the security
and collection of all of the Township's claims.
[Ord. 95, 5/5/2004, § 13]
It shall be the duty of the Township Manager to keep current
accounts showing all times and fiscal conditions of the Township,
including the current and anticipated expenses, appropriations, cash
on hand and anticipated revenue of all municipal funds and accounts,
and the Township Manager shall see to the collection of all monies
due to the Township.
[Ord. 95, 5/5/2004, § 14]
It shall be the duty of the Township Manager to prepare the
preliminary budget for review and final approval by the Board of Supervisors.
[Ord. 95, 5/5/2004, § 15]
The Township Manager shall keep a current inventory showing
all real and personal property of the Township and its location, and
shall be responsible for the care and custody of all such property
including equipment, buildings, parks, and all other Township property,
which is not by law assigned to some other officer or body for care
and control.
[Ord. 95, 5/5/2004, § 16]
It shall be the duty of the Township Manager to see to the publication
of all notices, ordinances, or other documents required by law to
be published, and to prepare or cause to be prepared, all reports
which the Township or any of the officials thereof are required by
law to prepare.
[Ord. 95, 5/5/2004, § 17]
1. The Township Manager shall prepare and have custody of all municipal
records required by law to be kept by the Township and not specifically
delegated to some other specific Township officer and/or employee.
Where the law makes it the duty of a specific officer to keep or maintain
records, the Township Manager shall make available to such officer
all necessary clerical assistance for the preparation of such records
and shall make available a place for the custody of such records.
And in compliance herewith, the Township Manager shall make available
to the Clerk, stenographic or clerical assistance necessary for the
preparation of the journal of Board of Supervisor proceedings, if
required, and the record of ordinances and all other documents which
by law the Board of Supervisors and/or the Township is required to
keep; and the Township Manager shall perform similar service for the
Treasurer and/or Secretary in the maintenance of bond registers, and
all other records or documents which by law the Treasurer/Secretary
or any other employee and/or official is required to keep or prepare.
2. Where the law requires or provides for certification of any records
or documents by any officer of the Township, the Township Manager
shall cause such records or documents to be properly prepared and
presented to such officer for the Township Manager's signature.
[Ord. 95, 5/5/2004, § 18]
The Township Manager shall cause to be kept a complete set of
maps and plats showing the location of all Township utilities and/or
properties, all streets and other public places, and all lots or parcels
of land subdivided according to law.
[Ord. 95, 5/5/2004, § 19]
The Township Manager shall maintain an office in the Township
Municipal Building and shall spend such time in the performance of
his duties as may be required by the Board of Supervisors.
[Ord. 95, 5/5/2004, § 20]
In the event that Township Manager shall be absent from the
Township or incapacitated from performing the duties of his position,
the Board of Supervisors shall duly appoint such person who shall
act as Township Manager during his absence or incapacity.
[Ord. 95, 5/5/2004, § 21]
The Board of Supervisors is hereby authorized to delegate in
writing to the Township Manager, subject to recall by written notification
at any time in accordance with § 1301 of the Second Class
Township Code, 53 P.S. § 66301, any of the Township Manager's
non-legislative and non-judicial powers and duties.
[Ord. 95, 5/5/2004, § 22]
In accordance with § 1301 of the Second Class Township
Code, 53 P.S. § 66301, it is recognized that the office
of Township Manager is compatible with the office of Township Secretary
and/or Township Treasurer and/or Township Zoning Officer, and with
the approval of the Board of Supervisors the Township Manager shall
perform the duties of Township Treasurer and/or Township Secretary
and/or Township Zoning Officer, in accordance with law.
[Ord. 95, 5/5/2004, § 23]
The Township Manager may also join any association related to
the office of Township Manager and such dues and expenses for membership
or participation therein shall be paid by the Township.
[Ord. 95, 5/5/2004, § 24]
The Township Manager shall have no personal interest, direct
or indirect, in any contracts with the Township.