[Ord. 2005-33, 12/29/2005, § 1]
The position of Township Manager is hereby created in accordance
with § 1301 of the Second Class Township Code, 53 P.S. § 66301.
[Ord. 2005-33, 12/29/2005, § 2]
The Township Manager shall be appointed for an indefinite term
by a majority of all the members of the Board of Supervisors, which
shall fix the amount of compensation. The Board shall enter into an
employment agreement with the Manager, setting forth the terms and
conditions of employment. The Board may remove the Manager at any
time by a majority of all its members and shall furnish the Manager
with a written statement setting forth the reasons for such action.
[Ord. 2005-33, 12/29/2005, § 3]
The Township Manager shall be chosen solely on the basis of
executive and administrative qualifications, with special reference
to training and/or experience in municipal management. The Manager
need not be a resident of the Township or state at the time of appointment.
[Ord. 2005-33, 12/29/2005, § 4]
1.
The Township Manager shall be the chief administrative officer of
the Township. He shall:
A.
Be responsible to the Board of Supervisors for carrying out all policies
and programs established by the Board.
B.
Direct and supervise the activities of all municipal departments
and functions except as otherwise provided by ordinance or law.
C.
Appoint and, when deemed necessary, suspend, remove, terminate or
otherwise discipline all Township employees, including department
heads, on the basis of merit system principles. This subsection shall
not apply to the Township Solicitor and the Township Engineer.
[Amended by Ord. No. 2016-02, 6/13/2016]
D.
Make such recommendations to the Board concerning policy formulation
as deemed desirable.
E.
Prepare and administer the annual budget.
F.
Keep the Board and public informed as to the conduct of Township
affairs.
G.
Prepare the agenda and attend all meetings of the Board with the
right to take part in discussion but not to vote.
H.
See that all laws with respect to Township matters, as well as all
acts of the Board, are faithfully observed; however, this shall be
construed as in addition to and not in substitution of the enforcement
responsibility of any other officer or employee of the Township.
I.
Negotiate contracts for the Township subject to the approval of the
Board and which shall be executed by the officers of the Township.
J.
Direct the study of complaints and suggestions received by the Township;
see that proper response is made and that the Board is informed of
such matters.
K.
Become familiar with grant and assistance programs available from
other governmental agencies and keep the Board informed as to the
availability of these programs.
L.
Perform such other duties as are designated by the Board.
[Ord. 2005-33, 12/29/2005, § 5]
It is the intention of this Part that the Board act as a body
in all administrative matters except those of a ministerial nature
performed by the Chairman of the Board. It is contrary to the spirit
of this Part for individual members of the Board or for committees
of the Board to interfere with the Manager or any authorized personnel
of the Township in the performance of their duties. The Board and
all members thereof shall deal with administrative matters solely
through the Manger. However, nothing herein shall prevent the Board
from establishing a committee of its own members to review the operations
and legislative needs of the Township departments or from assigning
its members to liaison relationships with boards, commissions, and
authorities.
[Ord. 2005-33, 12/29/2005, § 6]
The Township Manager shall give bond to the Township with sufficient
surety, conditioned for the faithful performances of his duties.
