The township manager shall be appointed by the Council solely
on the basis of his executive and administrative qualifications. He
shall be eligible to be a member or associate member of the International
City Managers Association or have equivalent background or experience.
At the time of his appointment, he need not be a resident of Peters
Township or of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. The manager shall
not hold any elective governmental office or any political office.
The township manager shall be appointed for an indefinite term
of office. He may be removed from office by a majority vote of the
Council according to the following procedure:
1.
A preliminary resolution shall be adopted by the Council which shall
set the date for the manager's removal from office and may suspend
him from his duties.
2.
A written copy of the Council's resolution and the reasons for
its adoption shall be given to the manager at least 30 days before
the effective date of removal.
3.
The manager may reply in writing and may request a public hearing,
which shall be held not less than 15 days nor later than 30 days after
the filing of such a request.
4.
After such a public hearing, if one is requested, and after full
consideration, with or without cause, the Council may adopt a final
resolution of removal by a majority vote of its members.
5.
The Council shall continue to pay the manager his salary until the
effective date of the final resolution of removal. The Council may
also authorize payment of severance pay for the manager, not to exceed
three months salary.
The township manager may name a qualified administrative officer
of the township to perform his duties during his temporary absence
or disability. If he fails to name a deputy, or, if his absence or
disability continues for more than 30 days, the Council may appoint
an officer of the township to perform the duties of the manager until
he shall return or his disability cease.
The township manager shall be the chief executive and administrative
official of Peters Township. He shall be responsible to the Council
for the administration of all township affairs assigned to him by
this charter or by ordinance. He shall:
1.
Execute all laws and ordinances of the township.
2.
Appoint all department heads, with the approval of the Council, and
have the power to remove them from office. He shall also appoint and
have the power to remove a deputy manager and subordinate officers
and employees as provided by this charter or by ordinance.
3.
Negotiate contracts for the township, subject to the approval of
the Council, make recommendations concerning the nature and location
of township improvements, and execute township improvements franchise,
as determined by the Council.
4.
Assure that all terms and conditions imposed in favor of the township
or its inhabitants in any statute, public utility franchise or other
contract are faithfully kept and performed and shall call any violation
to the attention of the Council.
5.
Prepare an agenda for and attend all meetings of the Council with
the right to take part in discussions, but without the right to vote.
He shall cause to be prepared the background material necessary for
Council deliberations.
6.
Make such recommendations to the Council concerning policy formulation
as he deems desirable and keep the Council and the public informed
of the conduct of township affairs.
7.
Prepare and submit the annual budget and budget message to the Council
and administer the Council-approved budget.
8.
Perform such other duties as may be required of the township manager
by ordinance or resolution of the Council.
9.
Be responsible to the Council for carrying out all policies established
by it and for the proper administration of all affairs of the township
within the jurisdiction of the Council of the township.
