[HISTORY: Adopted by the Board of Trustees of the Village
of Sleepy Hollow 2-11-1985 by L.L. No. 1-1985 (Ch. 2 of the 1964
Code). Amendments noted where applicable.]
[Amended 1-22-2013 by L.L. No. 1-2013]
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 Sleepy Hollow, to minimize the administrative
details now handled by the Board of Trustees, to provide centralized
direction and control of Village employees and to formalize staff
and advisory functions, the position of Village Administrator is hereby
established.
A.
Appointment.
The Village Administrator shall be appointed by the Board of Trustees
upon the recommendation of the Mayor. The position of Village Administrator
shall be full-time and shall be unclassified. The Village Administrator
shall serve for an indefinite term and shall remain in the position
at the pleasure of the Board of Trustees. The Administrator shall
be chosen by the appointing authority without regard to the appointee's
political beliefs and solely on the basis of the appointee's
training and experience in the field of public administration or municipal
management.
[Amended 1-22-2013 by L.L. No. 1-2013]
B.
Eligibility.
At the time of the appointment, the Administrator need not be a resident
of the Village or the State of New York, but shall become a resident
of the Village within six months after appointment and qualification
and so remain during his tenure. This residency requirement, however,
may be waived by a majority of the Board of Trustees. No elected official
of the Village shall be eligible for such appointment during the term
for which the official shall have been elected nor within one year
after the expiration of that term.
[Amended 1-22-2013 by L.L. No. 1-2013]
The Village Administrator shall receive such compensation as
the Board of Trustees shall fix.
[Amended 1-22-2013 by L.L. No. 1-2013]
Subject to the approval, direction and control of the Board
of Trustees, or in those instances in which approval, direction and
control is, by applicable law, reserved to the Mayor, then 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
the enforcement of the rules, regulations, ordinances, local laws
and codes of the Village so that they are administered efficiently
and impartially.
B.
Supervise
and coordinate the activities of all Village departments.
C.
Oversee
and coordinate the work of all Village employees, except the Village
Attorney, and implement the personnel policies, rules and regulations
of the Village.
D.
Recommend
to the Mayor and the 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.
When
so designated by the Mayor, prepare, as budget officer, the annual
operating budget according to law and, when directed by the Board
of Trustees, prepare the capital projects budget.
G.
Be
responsible for the preparation of all contracts and bid specifications
and act as purchasing agent for all Village offices, departments,
boards and commissions.
H.
Supervise
and control all encumbrances, expenditures and disbursements, including
the auditing of all vouchers, to ensure that budget appropriations
are not exceeded.
I.
Keep
the Board of Trustees fully informed as to the Village's financial
condition and future monetary needs for operational and capital project
purposes and recommend needed action.
J.
Keep
the Board of Trustees and appropriate Village officials advised of
pending federal, state and county legislation and of the availability
of any applicable grants-in-aid from higher levels of government.
K.
Attend
all meetings of the Board of Trustees, unless excused by the Mayor,
with the right to take part in any discussion, but without the right
to vote; and provide information relevant to agenda items and questions
of the Board of Trustees.
L.
Consult
with appropriate Village officers and employees in the preparation
of any resolutions or local laws for the consideration of the Board
of Trustees.
M.
Recommend
to the Board of Trustees for adoption such measures as the Administrator
may deem necessary or expedient for the health, safety or welfare
of the Village residents or for the improvement of administrative
services through greater productivity and economy.
N.
Investigate
and respond to all inquiries by Village residents and other interested
persons concerning Village government operations and services.
O.
If
requested by the Board of Trustees, maintain liaison with other governments
and administrative agencies.
P.
Perform
such other duties as may be required by resolution of the Board of
Trustees.
In the case of a vacancy or during the absence or disability
of the Village Administrator, the Mayor shall designate some properly
qualified person to perform the duties of the Administrator on an
acting basis for a period not to exceed 90 days.
[Amended 1-22-2013 by L.L. No. 1-2013]
The Board of Trustees may remove the Village Administrator in
accordance with the following procedure:
A.
The
Board of Trustees shall adopt, by affirmative vote of the majority
of its membership, a preliminary resolution which shall state the
reasons for such removal and may suspend the Village Administrator
from duty for a period not to exceed 30 days with pay, but without
reimbursable expenses. A copy of the resolution shall be delivered
to the Village Administrator personally or by certified mail to the
Administrator's home address within five days after adoption.
B.
Within
five days after receipt of the resolution, the Village Administrator
may file with the Village Clerk a written request for a public hearing.
Such hearing shall be held at an advertised meeting not earlier than
20 days nor later than 30 days after the hearing request has been
filed with the Village Clerk.
C.
The
Board of Trustees may adopt a final resolution of removal, which may
be made effective immediately, by affirmative vote of the majority
of the membership of the Board, any time after 10 days from the day
of delivery of the preliminary resolution to the Village Administrator,
if the Administrator has not requested a public hearing, or at any
time after the public hearing if such was requested.
D.
The
Village Administrator shall continue to receive full salary until
the effective date of the final resolution of removal and for a period
of 30 days thereafter.
E.
The
action of the Board of Trustees in suspending or removing the Village
Administrator shall not be subject to review by any court or agency.
A.
Nothing contained
in this chapter shall be deemed or construed as abolishing, transferring
or curtailing any powers or responsibilities of the Mayor or the Board
of Trustees or other Village officers as prescribed by the Village
Law or other applicable laws of the state.
B.
Any existing
local laws or ordinances of the Village setting forth the duties of
heads of departments shall remain in full force and effect, except
insofar as they conflict with the provisions of this chapter.
