In order to provide the most economical and efficient overall direction,
coordination and control of the day-to-day activities and operations of the
Village of Potsdam, to minimize the administrative details now handled by
the Board of Trustees, to provide centralized direction and control of village
employees and to formalize the staff and advisory functions necessary to the
foregoing, the office of Village Administrator is hereby established for said
village. Unless otherwise provided by resolution of the Board of Trustees,
the Village Clerk shall be the Village Administrator, to serve at the pleasure
of such Board.
Subject to the approval, direction and control of the Board of Trustees
or the Mayor, as the case may be, the Village Administrator shall:
A. See that the laws of the state and the local laws, ordinances,
resolutions, rules and bylaws of the village are faithfully executed.
B. Exercise supervision over the conduct of all functions
and activities of the village and of its officers and employees, except the
Police Justice and the Village Attorney.
[Amended 6-16-1969 by L.L. No. 2-1969]
C. From time to time, make reports to the Board of Trustees
upon the affairs of the village and recommend to such Board such measures
as he may think necessary or appropriate.
D. Keep the Board of Trustees fully advised of the financial
condition of the village and its future financial needs.
E. Conduct a continuing study of all functions and activities
of the village for the purpose of devising ways and means of obtaining greater
efficiency and economy.
F. Have such other powers and duties, not inconsistent with
law, as, from time to time, may be provided by resolution of the Board of
Trustees.
In addition to the powers and duties set forth in §
4-2 hereof, the Village Administrator shall serve as budget officer when so designated by the Mayor in accordance with § 5-500 of the Village Law.
Nothing herein contained shall be deemed or construed as abolishing,
transferring or curtailing any powers or duties of the Board of Trustees or
of the Mayor, Treasurer or Clerk, as prescribed by the Village Law or other
applicable laws of the state.