[Adopted 5-10-1993 by Ord. No. 1993-2]
Pursuant to the Act of May 20, 1949, P.L. 1562, Article V (53 P.S. § 65599.1),[1] the office of Township Manager of Lancaster Township is hereby created.
[1]
Editor's Note: Former 53 P.S. § 65599.1 was repealed 11-9-1995 by P.L. 350, No. 60, § 1. See now 53 P.S. § 66301.
The office of Township Manager shall be filled by one person elected to said office by a majority vote of the Supervisors.
The person elected to the office of Township Manager shall be subject to removal by the Supervisors by majority vote and the Manager shall receive 30 days' written notice.
The person elected to the office of Township Manager shall, unless removed in accordance with § 36-3 above, or unless said person resigns, serve until his successor is elected and qualified. The Township Manager shall have no personal interest, direct or indirect, in contracts with the township.
The Township Manager shall act as Chief Administrative Officer of the township subject to instructions issued by the Board of Supervisors. Subject to recall by ordinance, the powers and functions of the Township Manager shall include, but not be limited to, the following:
A. 
S/He shall supervise and be responsible for all the activities of all municipal departments, except the Police Department.
B. 
S/He shall issue such administrative and personnel rules and regulations not in conflict with existing statutes or ordinances to properly carry out the functions contained in this article. Such rules and regulations are to be subject to revocation, revision and/or modification by the Board of Supervisors, by majority vote of its members at any regular public meeting.
C. 
In accordance with all rules and regulations as are or may hereafter be established, s/he shall hire and, when necessary, shall suspend or otherwise discipline any employees under his supervision, provided that s/he shall inform the Board of Supervisors prior to any hirings and disciplinary actions.
D. 
S/He shall prepare and submit to the Board of Supervisors a recommended budget for the ensuing fiscal year in sufficient time so that said Board may review, amend, and/or adopt the budget prior to the close of the current fiscal year. Said budget is to be accompanied by an explanatory message setting forth a summary of projected revenues and proposed expenditures, together with any supporting data as may be required to enable the Board of Supervisors to decide upon and adopt the necessary taxation and appropriate legislation. S/He shall, upon adoption of the budget by the Board of Supervisors, be responsible for the efficient administration thereof so that the various appropriations are not exceeded, except as may be authorized by the Board according to law.
E. 
S/He shall execute and enforce the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and such ordinances and resolutions of the township as the Board of Supervisors may prescribe.
F. 
S/He shall attend all meetings of the Township Board of Supervisors, with the right to take part in the discussion, and shall receive notice of all regular and special meetings of the Board of Supervisors and its committees or commissions.
G. 
S/He shall prepare the agenda for each meeting of the Board of Supervisors and supply facts pertinent thereto.
H. 
S/He shall keep the Board of Supervisors informed as to the conduct of the township affairs; submit periodic reports on the condition of the township finances and such other reports as the Board of Supervisors shall request; and shall make such recommendations to the Board of Supervisors as s/he deems necessary and advisable for the welfare of the township.
I. 
S/He shall ensure that the provisions of all franchises, leases, permits, and privileges granted by the township are observed.
J. 
S/He shall ensure that all money owed to the township is promptly paid and that proper proceedings are taken for the security and collection of all claims of the township.
K. 
S/He shall be the Purchasing Officer of the township and s/he shall supervise and coordinate, in accordance with the provisions of the Second Class Township Code,[1] the letting of contracts, purchase of all supplies and equipment for the various agencies, boards, departments, and other offices of the township as authorized by the Board of Supervisors in its annual operating budget. S/He shall keep an account of all purchases and shall periodically, or when directed by the Board of Supervisors, make a full written report thereof.
[1]
Editor's Note: See 53 P.S. § 65101 et seq.
L. 
S/He shall perform such other functions and fill such other offices as may be required by the Board of Supervisors not inconsistent with the Second Class Township Code or other statutes or ordinances of the township.
In case of illness or absence of the Manager from the township, the Board of Supervisors shall designate a qualified individual to perform the functions of the Manager during his absence or disability.
The Township Manager shall post bond with corporate surety to the township in an amount as shall be determined by the Board of Supervisors conditioned upon the faithful performance of his functions.
The compensation of the Township Manager shall be set by resolution of the Board of Supervisors.