(a) The Village Administrator shall be responsible to the Village Council for the efficient and effective administration of the affairs of the Village, including the exercise of management supervision over all non-elective officers and departments of the Village and over all property owned or leased by the Village.
(b) The Administrator shall, in accordance with policies, directives and parameters set by the Village Council, have the following authority, functions and duties:
(1) Attend all meetings of the Village Council and committees of the Council in an advisory and non-voting capacity.
(2) Attend, as necessary, meetings of all other Village boards and commissions in an advisory and non-voting capacity. The Council may direct the Village Administrator to attend specific board and commission meetings.
(3) Be responsible for personnel management.
(4) Establish personnel rules applicable to all Village employees, subject to approval of the Council.
(5) Recommend to Council concerning the appointment, suspension, removal and compensation of all employees of the Village.
(6) Supervise all departments and non-elective officers of the Village.
(7) Supervise the accounting, budgeting, personnel, purchasing, and related management functions performed by the Village Clerk and Treasurer.
(8) Prepare, present for approval, and administer the budget as provided for in the Uniform Budgeting and Accounting Act, being M.C.L.A. 141.421 et seq., as amended.
(9) Act as the purchasing agent of the Village.
(10) Prepare and maintain an administrative policy defining the duties and functions of the various officers and departments of the Village, subject to approval by Council.
(11) Investigate complaints or inquiries concerning the administration of the Village.
(12) Recommend to the Council adoption of such measures as may be deemed necessary or expedient for the improvement or betterment of the Village.
(13) Advise the Council as to the needs and condition of the Village.
(14) Manage and oversee Village contracts, report to Council any breach of such contracts, and recommend to Council appropriate remedial action therefor.
(15) Cause Village ordinances to be enforced.
(16) Formulate and implement administrative policy for the Village.
(17) Represent the Village in all matters concerning Village operations.
(18) Perform other duties as required by the Village Council.
(Ord. 99-54. Passed 5-10-99; Ord. 2010-08. Passed 8-9-10.)