[HISTORY: Adopted by the Board of Trustees of the Village of Elmsford 10-22-2001
by L.L. No. 5-2001. Amendments noted where applicable.]
The Board of Trustees of the Village of Elmsford hereby establishes
the position of Village Administrator as an employee of the Village of Elmsford
and sets forth the duties and responsibilities of the position.
A.
The Village Administrator shall be appointed by the Mayor
and Board of Trustees, subject to the terms and conditions of employment as
agreed upon by both parties, and shall remain in the position at the pleasure
of the Board.
B.
The Mayor and Board of Trustees shall, on an annual basis,
fix the compensation for the position.
C.
The Village Administrator shall be appointed without
regard to political affiliation and solely on the basis of professional qualifications.
D.
The Village Administrator may simultaneously hold another
position in and for the Village as an officer or full-time employee thereof.
The Village Administrator need not be a resident of the Village of Elmsford
but must be a resident of the County of Westchester.
The Board of Trustees may designate, in the absence of the Village Administrator,
an employee of the Village to serve as Acting Village Administrator. The Acting
Village Administrator shall have all the powers and duties of the Village
Administrator during the absence or disability of the Village Administrator.
The Village Administrator shall report to and be under the supervision
of the Mayor and Board of Trustees.
Subject to the approval, direction and control of the Mayor and Board
of Trustees or, in those instances where approval, direction and control is,
by applicable law, reserved to the Mayor, under the approval, direction and
control of the Mayor and in accordance with such rules and regulations as
may be promulgated by the Board of Trustees, the Village Administrator shall:
A.
Oversee that the rules, regulations, local laws and codes
of the Village, and all other governmental jurisdictions as applicable, are
fairly and efficiently administered.
B.
Supervise and coordinate the activities of all Village
departments.
C.
Oversee and coordinate the work of all Village employees
and implement the personnel policies, rules and regulations of the Village.
D.
Recommend to the Mayor and Board of Trustees appointments,
promotions or dismissals of all Village employees in accordance with applicable
statutes.
E.
Represent or supervise the representation of the Village
in collective negotiations with employees.
F.
Act as the budget officer and prepare the tentative budget
according to law.
G.
Control expenditures within amounts appropriated by the
Mayor and Board of Trustees by enforcing appropriate administrative controls.
H.
Report, on a regular basis, the financial condition of
the Village to the Mayor and Board of Trustees.
I.
Supervise the purchase of all materials, supplies and
equipment and the letting of all contracts.
J.
Make recommendations to the Mayor and Board of measures
and programs that would improve the efficiency and economy of Village government
or promote the health, safety and welfare of the residents of the Village.
K.
Maintain a liaison with other governments and administrative
agencies but not supplant the Mayor or Trustees as official representative
of the Village.
L.
Investigate and respond to all inquiries by Village residents
and other interested persons concerning Village government operations and
services.
M.
Attend all meetings of the Board of Trustees, assist
in the preparation of all Board agendas and provide relevant information regarding
agenda items to the Mayor and Trustees; may attend other meetings as required.
N.
Serve as the public information officer of the Village.
O.
Serve as the principal grants person for the Village.
P.
Discharge such other duties and responsibilities as may
be assigned by the Mayor and Board of Trustees.
The Mayor and Board of Trustees may remove the Village Administrator
from office in accordance with the following procedure:
A.
The Board of Trustees shall adopt, by the affirmative
vote of the majority of its membership, a preliminary resolution which must
state the reasons for removal and may suspend the Village Administrator from
the position for a period not to exceed 30 business days with pay, but without
reimbursable expenses. A copy of the resolution shall be delivered to the
Village Administrator personally or by registered mail to his/her home address
within five business days after adoption.
B.
Within five business days after receipt of the resolution,
the Village Administrator may file with the Village Clerk, or the Deputy Village
Clerk, a written request for a public hearing by the Board of Trustees. Such
hearing shall be held at an advertised meeting not earlier than 20 business
days nor later than 30 business days after the request has been filed with
said Clerk. Such meeting shall be held in public session unless otherwise
requested by the Village Administrator.
C.
Within 10 business days from the date of the hearing,
the Mayor and Board of Trustees must render a decision in the form of a resolution
which must be adopted at a regularly scheduled meeting of the Board of Trustees.
D.
The Village Administrator shall continue to receive his/her
full salary until the effective date of the final resolution of removal and
for a period of 60 business days thereafter.
Notwithstanding the provisions of § 73-6 of this chapter, nothing herein shall be deemed or construed as abolishing, transferring or curtailing any powers or duties of the Mayor or Board of Trustees.
All existing local laws, codes and regulations of the Village shall
remain in full force and effect except insofar as they conflict with the provisions
of this chapter, in which case the provisions of this chapter shall prevail.
