(A) Director; oath and bond; chief executive officer; powers and duties; report; Acting Director. The Board may employ and fix the compensation of a Director, subject to the approval of the Council. The Director shall serve at the pleasure of the Board. A member of the Board is not eligible to hold the position of Director. Before entering upon the duties of his or her office, the Director shall take and subscribe to the constitutional oath, and furnish bond, by posting a bond in the penal sum of $5,000 payable to the Authority for use and benefit of the Authority, approved by the Board and filed with the Village Clerk. The premium on the bond shall be deemed an operating expense of the Authority, payable from funds available to the Authority for expenses of operation. The Director shall be the chief executive officer of the Authority. Subject to the approval of the Board, the Director shall supervise, and be responsible for, the preparation of plans and the performance of the functions of the Authority in the manner authorized by this subchapter and Act 197. The Director shall attend the meetings of the Board, and shall render to the Board and to the Council a regular report covering the activities and financial condition of the Authority. If the Director is absent or disabled, the Board may designate a qualified person as Acting Director to perform the duties of the office. Before entering upon the duties of his or her office, the Acting Director shall take and subscribe to the oath, and furnish bond, as required of the Director. The Director shall furnish the Board with information or reports governing the operation of the Authority as the Board requires.
(B) Treasurer; duties; bond. The Board may employ and fix the compensation of a Treasurer, who shall keep the financial records of the Authority and who, together with the Director, shall approve all vouchers for the expenditure of funds of the Authority. The Treasurer shall perform any other duties as may be delegated to him or her by the Board and shall furnish bond in an amount as prescribed by the Board.
(C) Secretary; duties. The Board may employ and fix the compensation of a Secretary, who shall maintain custody of the official seal and of records, books, documents, or other papers not required to be maintained by the Treasurer. The Secretary shall attend meetings of the Board and keep a record of its proceedings, and shall perform any other duties delegated by the Board.
(D) Legal counsel; duties. The Board may retain legal counsel to advise the Board in the proper performance of its duties. The legal counsel shall represent the Authority in actions brought by or against the Authority.
(E) Other personnel. The Board may employ other personnel deemed necessary by the Board.
(Ord. 92, passed 10-4-1982)