[HISTORY: Adopted by the Board of Supervisors of the Township
of West Manheim 4-3-1997 by Ord. No. 3-1997. Amendments noted where
applicable.]
The Board of Supervisors of West Manheim Township hereby creates
the office of Township Manager.
A.
Appointment.
(1)
The Township Manager shall be appointed by a majority vote of the
Board of Supervisors.
A.
Resolution. Compensation for the Township Manager shall be set forth
in a resolution adopted by a majority of the Board of Supervisors.
B.
Source of compensation. Compensation for the Township Manager shall
be paid out of the general fund of the Township; however, a portion
of the Township Manager's salary shall be reimbursed to the Township's
general fund from the West Manheim Township Water Authority, per the
aforementioned resolution.
[Amended 9-15-2009 by Ord. No. 8-2009]
The person appointed to the position of Township Manager shall
be chosen on the basis of executive and administration abilities.
The Board of Supervisors delegate, subject to recall, the following
nonlegislative powers and duties:
A.
The Township Manager is directly responsible to the Board of Supervisors
and charged with the responsibilities of carrying out the policies
and directives of the Board of Supervisors.
B.
The Manager is responsible for the general day-to-day operations
and administration of the Township.
C.
The Manager shall prepare and submit to the Board an annual budget
including capital improvement programs.
D.
The Manager shall attend all Township meetings and serve as liaison
between the Board and all Township authorities, commissions and committees.
E.
The Manager will oversee all matters relating to zoning; code enforcement;
road, building and water maintenance and the enforcement of all pertaining
ordinances, resolutions and directives.
F.
The Manager will serve as the Purchasing Officer of the Township
for all departments and entities.
G.
The Manager shall review all ordinances, audits, and budgets as prepared
by others.
H.
The Manager shall review and comment on all plans and drawings submitted
to or for the Township and make recommendations to the Board of Supervisors.
I.
The Manager shall direct all office staff and develop, oversee, and
administer Township personnel policies, procedures, and programs for
all Township employees under the direction of the Board of Supervisors.
J.
The Manager shall originate, maintain, and supervise performance
and faithful execution of all federal, state, local, and private contracts
and business contracts with the Township.
A.
Personal interests. The Manager shall have no personal interest,
direct or indirect, in any contracts with the Township.
