HomeMy WebLinkAbout1970- 9 Creating the Position of Town Manager for the TOV~' ~ .
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ORDINANCE N0.
tSeries of 1970
AN ORDINANCE CREATING THE POSITION OF TOWN
rIAPSAGER FOR THE TOWN OF VAIL AND SETTING FORTH
THE FUNCTIONS, DUTIES ARID RESPONSIBILITIES
FOR SAID POSITION1.
WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees for the Town of
Vail wishes to create the position of Town Manager as the
chief administrative officer for the governmental functions
for the Town of Vail; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary, convenient and
proper to define the principal responsibilities for the
position of Town Manager;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THF. BOARD
OF TRUSTEES FOR THE TOWN OF VAIL:
SECTION 1. CREATION OF OFFICE
indefinite period, and shall be removable by the council
at their pleasure. If removed at any time after six
months of service, he may demand written charges and a
public hearing on the same before the Board, and the
same, shall be given him prior to the date on which his
final removal shall take effect. Pending such hearing,
the Board may suspend him from office; and during such
suspension, or i.n case of his absence or disability for
any other cause, the Board shall designate some properly
qualified person, other than a member of the Aoard, to
perform the duties of the office.
to the management of the city's affairs, and shall not perform
any executive duty for any other person, firm, corporation,
or institution other than the Town of Vail. Isis salary
shall be fixed by the Board of Trustees in such amount as
the Board may determine. He shall be appointed for an
The Board of Trustees of the Town of Vail hereby creates the
office and position of Town Manager. The Town Manager shall
be the chief executive and administrative officer of the
Town and shall be responsible for the coordination and
administration of Town functions and for recommendations
to the Board with regard to the efficient administration of
the affairs of the Town. He shall be chosen by the Board
of Trustees solely on the basis of his executive and
administrative qualifications. The choice need not be
limited to the inhabitants of the town or state. The
Town Manager shall devote his entire time and business
SECTION 2. RESPONSIBILITIES AI`1D DUTIES
The responsibilities and duties of the Town Manager shall
include:
a. To see that all laws and ordinances guvei~i~ing tl~~
Town are enforced.
b. To appoint and remove at pleasure, except otherwise
provided by statute, all directors of departments and
all subordinate officers and employees, such
appointments and removals to be made upon the basis of
merit and fitness, including proper subordination.
Appointments to all other municipal positions shall
be made only upon his recommendations.
c. To exercise control and supervision over all Town
departments and agencies.
d. To examine, review and report to the Board on the
efficient administration of all administrative and
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governmental offices and agencies of the Town
government, and to attend all meetings of the
Board of Trustees with the right to take full part
in the discussion, but having no vote.
e. To recommend to the Board for adoption such
measures as he may deem necessary or expedient.
f. To keep the Board fully advised as to the financial
condition of the Town and to prepare and submit an
annual budget to the Board on or before the time
specified in Sec. 88-1-7, 1963 Colorado Revised
Statutes as amended.
g. To see that all franchise rights and provisions
are justly enforced.
h. To study, investigate and report to the Board on
the engineering, architectural, maintenance,
construction, and equipment services and needs
required by the Town.
i. To perform such other duties as may be prescribed
by law, or required of him by ordinance or
resolution of the Board.
INTRODUCED, READ AND ORDERED UBLISHED T S 9'~'y day
of June, 1970. ~,
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