[HISTORY: Adopted by the Board of Supervisors of the Township
of Lower Windsor as indicated in article histories. Amendments noted
where applicable.]
[Adopted 2-14-2002 by Ord. No. 2002-01]
This article shall be known and may be cited as the "Lower Windsor
Township Office of Township Manager Ordinance."
The purpose of this article is to create the office of Township
Manager pursuant to the express grant of authority to do so as set
forth in the Second Class Township Code.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: See 53 P.S. § 65101 et seq.
As used in this article, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
The Lower Windsor Township Board of Supervisors.
The Township of Lower Windsor, York County, Pennsylvania.
The Township Manager (hereafter "Manager") shall be appointed
for an indefinite term by a majority of all members of the Board.
The Manager shall serve at the pleasure of the Board, and may be removed
at any time by a majority vote of all its members. At least 30 days
before such removal is to become effective, the Lower Windsor Township
Board of Supervisors shall furnish the Manager with a written statement
setting forth its intention of removal.
The compensation of the Township Manager shall be set by resolution
of a majority of the Supervisors, and shall be paid out of the general
fund of the Township.
The Township Manager shall give bond to the Township, with sufficient
surety, in the amount directed by the Board of Supervisors, conditioned
for the faithful performance of the duties of the office.
The powers and duties of the Manager including the following
are subject to recall or modification by ordinance or resolution of
the Board.
A.
Shall supervise all Township employees, and shall be responsible
for the administrative activities of all Township departments, including
the Township police, and Police Departments.
[Amended 8-9-2012 by Ord.
No. 2012-04]
B.
Shall have the authority to hire, layoff suspend or terminate personnel
as set forth by the organizational structure and management polices
of the Board.
C.
Prepare and submit to the Board a budget for each fiscal year and
an explanatory budget message in such a timely fashion as will enable
the Board to consider and adopt the budget and related tax ordinances
according to the requirements of law. In preparing the budget, the
Manager or an officer designated by him/her shall obtain from the
head of each department, agency, board, or any qualified officer thereof
estimates of revenues and expenditures and such other supporting data
as required. The Manager shall review such estimates and may revise
them before submitting the budget to the Board.
D.
Be responsible for the administration of the budget after its adoption
by the Board.
E.
Shall submit to the Board, as soon as possible after the close of
each fiscal year, a complete report on the finances and activities
of the Township for the preceding fiscal year.
F.
Shall fill such other Township offices, and shall be employed by
the Township in such other capacities, as a majority of the Board
may direct.
G.
Shall attend all regularly scheduled and special meetings of the
Board, shall prepare the agendas for all such meetings, and shall
provide the information necessary for the Board to consider the items
on such agendas at such meetings.
H.
Shall keep the Board informed as to the state and conduct of Township
affairs, submit periodic reports to them on the condition of Township
finances, make such other reports to them at their request, and make
such recommendations to them as deemed advisable.
I.
Shall see that the provisions of all franchises, lease, permits and
privileges granted by the Township are observed.
J.
Shall attend to the letting of Township contracts, and shall supervise
the performance and faithful execution of same, unless such duties
are expressly imposed by law upon another Township officer.
K.
Shall see that all money owed the Township is promptly paid, and
that proper proceedings are taken for the securing and collecting
of all Township claims.
L.
Serve as purchasing office of Lower Windsor Township and purchase,
in accordance with the provisions of the Pennsylvania Second Class
Township Code,[1] all supplies and equipment for the agencies, boards, departments
and other offices of Lower Windsor Township. The Manager shall keep
an account of all purchases and shall, from time to time or when directed
by the Board, make a full written report thereof. The Manager shall
also issue rules and regulations, subject to the approval of the Board,
governing the procurement of all municipal supplies and equipment.
[1]
Editor's Note: See 53 P.S. § 65101 et seq.
M.
Investigate and dispose of or designate an officer to investigate
and dispose of all complaints regarding the Township services and
personnel and to report to the Board thereon. All complaints regarding
the Township services shall be referred to the office of the Manager.
N.
Shall establish and properly maintain filing and record-keeping systems
designed to promote the efficient administration of the business of
the Township.
O.
Administer the day-to-day operations of the Township government by
direct administration or delegation of responsibility and authority
for performance of assigned functions to Township staff.
P.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Board in a formal job description.
Q.
Enforce the ordinances and regulations of Lower Windsor Township.
If the Manager becomes ill or needs to be absent from the Township
the duties of the Manager shall be performed, in his or her absence,
by such person or persons as may be designated by the Board.
All ordinances or parts of ordinances or resolutions conflicting
with the provisions of this article are hereby repealed to the extent
of such conflict.
If any section, subsection, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase
of this article shall be declared invalid for any reason whatsoever,
such decision shall not affect the remaining portions of this article,
which shall remain in full force and effect, and for this purpose,
the provisions of this article are hereby declared severable.
This article shall become effective five days after date of
adoption as provided by law.
