[Ord. 200, 11/14/2000, § 1]
The office of Township Manager is hereby created by the Township
of Old Lycoming.
[Ord. 200, 11/14/2000, § 2]
The Manager shall be appointed for an indefinite term by majority
of all the members of the Board of Supervisors. The compensation of
Township Manager shall be fixed by resolution of the Board of Supervisors
and may be changed by resolution from time to time at the discretion
of the Board of Supervisors.
[Ord. 200, 11/14/2000, § 3]
The Manager shall be chosen solely on the basis of his executive
and administrative abilities, with special reference to the duties
of his office as herein outlined and shall become duly qualified in
Township laws and procedures.
[Ord. 200, 11/14/2000, § 4]
The Manager may also serve as Township Treasurer and, if so
appointed, the Manager shall give a bond to the Township with a bonding
company as surety, to be approved by the Board of Supervisors, in
the sum to be determined by the Supervisors, conditioned upon the
faithful performance of his duties. The premium for said bond to be
paid by the Township.
[Ord. 200, 11/14/2000, § 5]
Unless the Supervisors grant an employment contract in writing
with the Manager for a fixed term, the Manager shall serve at the
pleasure of the Board of Supervisors and he may be removed at any
time by a majority vote of all its members. At least 30 days' written
notice of the Board of Supervisors intent to remove the Manager shall
be sent to him before such removal is to be effective. Should a notice
or removal be sent to the Manager, it can be effective immediately
if the Township pays the Manager's wages for 30 days.
[Ord. 200, 11/14/2000, § 6]
1.
Subject to recall by ordinance of the Board of Supervisors, the powers
and duties of the Township Manager shall consist of the administration
of the day to day operations of the Township including, but not limited
to, the following:
A.
Make such recommendations to the Board of Supervisors concerning
policy formulation as he deems desirable.
B.
Keep the Board of Supervisors and the public informed as to the conduct
of the Township affairs.
C.
See that all laws and ordinances are duly enforced.
D.
He shall hold such other Township offices and head such Township
Departments as the Board of Supervisors may from time to time direct.
E.
He shall attend all meetings of the Board of Supervisors and its
committees with the right to take part in the discussions and he shall
receive notice of all special meetings of the Board of Supervisors
and its committees. He shall be an ex officio member of all committees.
F.
He shall see that the provisions of all franchises, leases, permits,
and privileges granted by the Township are observed.
G.
He shall be the spokesman for the Township and the primary contact
person for residents and others desiring to discuss Township business,
including complaints.
H.
He shall make recommendations to the Supervisors concerning hiring,
employment, termination from employment, and/or discipline of all
Township employees. He shall annually make wage recommendations for
Township employees and he shall recommend the employment of consultants.
I.
He shall be responsible to prepare the budget for presentation and
adoption by the Supervisors, which will include recommendations for
rates and taxes shall administer the matters of the Township within
the budget.
J.
He shall participate in labor negotiations with labor organization.
K.
He shall keep Supervisors and Township duly informed of all matters
of importance to the Township.
L.
He shall perform such other duties as are designated by the Board
of Supervisors.
[Ord. 200, 11/14/2000, § 7]
The Manager may designate a qualified Township employee to act
as Manager and to exercise the duties of Manager during this temporary
absence or disability. During such absence or disability, the Board
of Supervisors may remove such designation at any time and appoint
another person as acting Manager to serve until the Manager shall
return or his disability shall cease.
[Ord. 200, 11/14/2000, § 8]
The Manager shall apply to the Township Manager regardless of
the gender of person appointed.
