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 East Aurora, 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.
Appointment to this position shall be made by the Board of Trustees
based upon the recommendation of the Mayor, at the annual meeting of the Board
of Trustees. The term of office shall be for a period ending at the next annual
meeting, with the appointee serving at the pleasure of the Board of Trustees.
For the first appointment, and whenever there shall be a vacancy, an appointment
shall be made by the Board of Trustees, based upon the recommendation of the
Mayor, with such appointment to end at the next annual meeting and with the
appointee to serve at the pleasure of the Board of Trustees.
The Village Administrator shall act as the executive assistant of the
Mayor and the Board of Trustees in connection with the conduct of the affairs
of the Village, subject to and in accordance with the rules and regulations
as may be promulgated from time to time by the Village Board of Trustees,
which shall prescribe the authority, functions, duties and responsibilities
of the Village Administrator, in addition to those set forth herein.
The Village Administrator shall report to and be under the supervision
of the Board of Trustees.
Subject to the approval, direction and control of the Board of Trustees and in accordance with such rules and regulations as may be promulgated by the Board of Trustees as provided in §
5-3 of this chapter, the Village Administrator shall:
A. Oversee that the rules, regulations, ordinances, local
laws and codes of the Village are administered efficiently and fairly.
B. Oversee and coordinate the activities of all Village
departments in accordance with the policies of the Board of Trustees.
C. See that all inquiries by residents of the Village, or
other interested persons, are referred to the appropriate Village official
or department head for investigation or response.
D. Attend meetings of the Board of Trustees and supervise
the preparation of agenda and minutes of such meetings.
E. From time to time, make recommendations to the Board
of Trustees as to measures or programs which he believes will improve the
efficiency or economy of Village government.
F. Oversee that the Board of Trustees is kept fully advised
of the financial condition of the Village.
G. 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.
In addition to the powers and duties set forth, the Village Administrator
shall serve as budget officer if and when he is so designated by the Mayor,
in accordance with § 105 of the Village Law.
The position of the Village Administrator may be filled by a person
holding other positions in the Village employ, but this position shall be
held only by a full-time employee.
The Village Administrator shall in no way conflict with the direction
or supervision of the Village Police or Fire Department, except that he will
be responsible for overseeing purchasing procedures of these departments and
he will be available for consultation and advice as requested by the Fire
or Police Chief.
Nothing herein contained shall be deemed or construed as abolishing,
transferring or curtailing any powers and duties of the Board of Trustees,
or of the Mayor, Treasurer, Clerk or Attorney, as prescribed by the Village
Law or other applicable laws of the state.