[HISTORY: Adopted by the Town Board of the Town of Geddes 1-3-2019 by L.L. No. 1-2019. Amendments noted where applicable.]
The Town Board, in accordance with § 58 of the Town
Law of the State of New York, hereby establishes the position of Town
Manager. The purpose is to provide the most economical and effective
overall direction, coordination and control of the day-to-day activities
and operation of the Town of Geddes.
[Amended 7-12-2022 by L.L. No. 4-2022]
Appointment of a Town Manager shall be made by the Supervisor,
subject to the approval of the Town Board. The term of office of the
Town Manager appointed in calendar year 2022 shall expire on December
31, 2025. Thereafter, future appointments shall be for a term of three
years. Commencing in calendar year 2026 and thereafter, an appointment
to the office of Town Manager shall be made at the organizational
meeting of the Town Board which follows the expiration of the Town
Manager's three-year term.
The Town Manager shall be responsible to the Town Supervisor
and shall report to the Town Supervisor regarding the discharge of
all duties and responsibilities required of his or her position and
shall make such reports as may be requested, from time to time, by
the Town Supervisor to the Town Board. The general duties of the Town
Manager shall include the following:
A.
Manage and coordinate the activities of all Town departments, department
heads, and employees in accordance with the policies, procedures,
rules, and regulations of the Town.
B.
Act as the primary point of contact for all employee/human resource
matters, including employee conduct, disciplinary and grievance matters
and shall be vested with the authority to oversee and manage all employees
of the Town on a day-to-day basis.
C.
Oversee and implement the Town's personnel policies in a fair and
equitable fashion in accordance with applicable laws and regulations
and report to the Supervisor concerning any and all personnel matters.
D.
Attend the meetings of the Town Board, as needed, and assist in the
preparation of the agenda of such meetings.
E.
Conduct a continuing study of all functions and activities of the
Town for purposes of devising ways and means of obtaining greater
efficiency and economy.
F.
From time to time, make recommendation to the Town Supervisor as
to measures or programs which will improve the efficiency or economy
of the Town government.
G.
Serve as a liaison to the Town's financial advisors.
H.
Supervise the purchase of services, materials, supplies, equipment
and letting of contracts.
I.
See that all inquiries by residents of the Town or other interested
persons are referred to the appropriate Town official or department
head for investigation or response.
J.
Coordinate communication from the Town to the public, including preparation
of a Town-wide newsletter, updates to the Town's website and the issuance
of media/press statements and written communications to the public.
K.
Have such other powers and duties, not inconsistent with law, as
from time to time may be provided by resolution of the Town Board.
The Town Manager is an employee of the Town and shall be compensated
by an annual salary as set by the Town Board and participation in
health and dental benefits. All expenses incidental to the Town Manager's
duties that are not prepaid by the Town shall be reimbursed as a Town
charge.
