(A) The Deputy Town Manager will be responsible to assist the Town Manager and to fill in for the Town Manager when the Town Manager is unavailable.
(B) The Deputy Town Manager will be responsible to assist the Town Manager in comprehensive community and economic development programs. Upon request of the Town Manager, the Deputy Town Manager, in this position, may spend a significant amount of time insuring that any community and economic development programs, projects, activities and events are implemented in accordance with local, state and federal requirements.
(C) Upon request, the Deputy Manager will help the Town Manager administer town services and operations, help departments work within the annual budget. This Deputy Manager may work with boards, committees and commissions on town initiatives as assigned by the Town Manager.
(D) Upon request, the Deputy Manager will assist the Town Manager with zoning, planning, and permitting administration.
(E) Upon request, the Deputy Manager may also serve as the Code Enforcement Officer and if he/she so serves has the authority and duties outlined in § 31.51 of this code.
(F) That any provisions of I.C. 36-5-5-8 or any provisions of this section notwithstanding, the Deputy Town Manager shall not have or be construed as having any authority to:
(1) Hire or discharge any town employee or officer;
(2) Enter into or bind the town to any contract;
(3) Undertake any activity that in the opinion of the Town Manager is in conflict with or contrary to the best interest of the town without first seeking the advice and consent of the Town Council; and
(4) Present to the Town Council any resolutions or ordinances which have not first been approved in writing or drafted by the Town Attorney.
(G) The duties and responsibilities conferred upon the Deputy Town Manager shall further be subject to the written job description, written orders or ordinances of the Town Council issued from time to time concerning the Deputy Town Manager’s authorities and responsibilities.
(H) The Deputy Town Manager shall be given a performance review at the following intervals:
(1) Three months after initial employment date;
(2) Six months after initial employment date; and
(3) Annually thereafter at the anniversary of the initial employment date.
(Ord. 18-03, passed 3-13-18)