(A) The Manager shall be the chief administrative officer of the Village. The Manager shall be responsible to and subject to control, supervision and direction of the Mayor for the administration of all municipal affairs placed in the Manager's charge by or under this Charter, the ordinances or resolutions of the Village and the state laws
(B) The Manager shall have the following powers, duties and functions to:
1. With the approval of Council, appoint, promote and, remove all subordinate employees and appointive administrative officers working within the Manager's office, the public works department, the public utilities department, and the planning and zoning department except as otherwise provided for by or under this Charter, subject to the provisions of this Charter pertaining to the Merit System. When the Manager deems it necessary for the good of the service, he may suspend or otherwise discipline any person who has been appointed by the Manager, subject to the provisions of this Charter pertaining to the Merit System.
2. Direct and supervise the administration of the Manager's office, the public works department, the public utilities department, the planning and zoning department, the office on aging, and such other departments as may be designated by ordinance, except as otherwise provided by this Charter or state law.
3. Attend all Council meetings and have the right to take part in discussions but may not vote.
4. See that all laws, provisions of this Charter and ordinances and resolutions of the Council, subject to enforcement by the Manager or by officers subject to the Manager's direction and supervision, are faithfully executed.
5. Prepare and submit the annual budget and capital program to the Council for its consideration and approval.
6. Submit to Council and make available to the public a complete report on the finances and administrative activities of the Village as of the end of each fiscal year.
7. Make such other reports as the Council may require concerning the operations of municipal departments, offices, boards, commissions and agencies subject to the Manager's direction and supervision.
8. Keep the Council fully advised as to the financial condition and future operating and capital needs of the Village and make such recommendations to the Council concerning the affairs of the Village as he/she deems desirable.
9. Require reports and information of subordinate officers and employees of the Village as the Manager deems necessary in the orderly operation of the Village, or when requested to do so by the Council or any board or commission of the Village.
10. Execute on behalf of the Village all contracts and agreements within the Manager's office, the public works department, the public utilities department, planning and zoning department, and the office on aging, except as otherwise provided in this Charter.
11. Perform such other powers, duties and functions as are conferred or required by this Charter, by any ordinance or resolution of the Council, or by the general laws of the State of Ohio.
(Amended 11-2-21)
(C) The Manager shall provide staff support to the Mayor through the Manager’s office or independent from the Manager’s office as determined by the Mayor.
(D) The Manager or his or her designated representative may attend meetings of the Planning and Zoning Commission and the Board of Zoning Appeals with the right to participate at meetings and in discussions, but the Manager or his or her designated representative shall not vote on any matter before the Commission.