Chapter 2.30
TOWN MANAGER
Sections:
2.30.010 Town manager – Position established.
2.30.030 Term of office – Pay.
2.30.040 Appointment and removal powers.
2.30.050 Functions and duties.
2.30.010 Town manager – Position established.
There is created and established the position of town manager. [Code 1999 § 2-8-1].
2.30.020 Qualification.
The town manager shall be selected by the town board on the basis of his ability to meet the requirements of the town manager job description. The town manager shall reside in the town of Granby during the term hereof, except this requirement may be waived by the majority approval of the town board. [Amended during 2011 recodification; Ord. 448, 1993. Code 1999 § 2-8-2].
2.30.030 Term of office – Pay.
The town manager shall serve at the pleasure of the board of trustees and shall be retained by contract between the board of trustees and the town manager. His salary shall be as set by the board of trustees of the town. [Amended during 2011 recodification. Code 1999 § 2-8-3].
2.30.040 Appointment and removal powers.
The town manager shall advise the board of his recommendations for appointment and removal of all employees of the town, and the town board shall be responsible for terminating all employees. In the event of an appeal of the board’s decision, the board shall appoint a hearing board of three individuals to hear the appeal, drawn by lot from the board of adjustment and planning commission, excluding board of trustee members. If the board’s decision is reversed, then the employee will be reinstated.
Nothing in this section shall preclude the town from entering into contracts with employees which will dictate terms and conditions of employment. [Ord. 437 § 11, 1992. Code 1999 § 2-8-4].
2.30.050 Functions and duties.
The town manager shall have the following functions and duties:
(a) To supervise the administration of the enforcement of all laws and ordinances of the town, save and except to the extent that the administration of such enforcement is entrusted to other town officials by law or ordinance.
(b) To be responsible to the town board for the administration of all departments of the town, save and except those departments entrusted to the supervision of other town officers by law or ordinance.
(c) To issue such administrative regulations and outline general administrative procedures applicable to areas and departments entrusted to his supervision in the form of rules which are not in conflict with the laws of the state of Colorado or other town ordinances and to recommend appropriate personnel policies and regulations for the town.
(d) To ensure that a budget is prepared and submitted to the board.
(e) In cooperation with the town treasurer, to keep the board fully informed as to the financial condition of the town.
(f) To recommend to the board the adoption of such measures as he may deem necessary or proper for the efficient and proper operation of the town, and to attend all town board meetings.
(g) To prepare and submit to the board an annual report of the town’s affairs, including a summary of the reports of the operations of all town departments.
(h) Subject to the requirements of statutes and ordinances, and in accordance with rules and regulations now or hereafter promulgated by the town board, to purchase materials and authorize expenditures on behalf of the town.
(i) To perform such other duties as may be prescribed by ordinance or by direction of the town board.
(j) To organize town departments, subject to board approval, in such a manner that maximum efficiency and economy are achieved.
(k) To act as staff to the Granby planning commission, including making recommendations, both formal and informal, to the planning commission.
(l) To coordinate work of all town’s consultants to ensure efficient management and to avoid duplication.
(m) To ensure and maintain communication with town staff and appointed or elected officials. [Code 1999 § 2-8-5].
2.30.060 Manager/town board relationship.
The town board shall direct the town manager on administrative services for which the town manager is responsible. Directives issued by the board concerning policies or operations of the town board affecting the area of responsibility of the town manager in the administration of any of these departments shall be made so as to direct the town manager to accomplish the necessary orders. [Code 1999 § 2-8-6].
2.30.070 Manager/committee chairperson and mayor.
The town manager shall endeavor to keep the town mayor advised at all times with respect to matters of significance affecting the town. Additionally, the town manager shall advise and consult with committee chairpersons regarding matters affecting each separate committee of the town. [Ord. 361, 1984. Code 1999 § 2-8-7].