Manager's Duties

The township manager serves as a non-partisan professional ready to carry out the policies passed by council and established through the democratic-representative process.

The Manager's duties include:

• Serving as the chief executive and administrative official of the municipal organization
• Implementing the ordinances of the municipality
• Appointment and removal of department heads and other officials authorized by the Council
• Negotiation of contracts subject to Council approval and management of same
• Development of reports, plans and recommendations concerning the nature and location of municipal improvements for Council's consideration and such other measures deemed neccessary for the efficient delivery of municipal services.

In addition, the manager works with the CFO to prepare the annual municipal budget, which is approved by council.

The manager also works closely with state, county and other municipal officials, attends all meetings of the council, and acts as the Director of Health.

Finally, most public complaints, questions and concerns are directed to and handled by the Manager's Office.