Lower Township Manager
Eileen Kreis - Executive Administrative Assistant
Phone: (609) 886-2005 ext 132 | Fax: (609) 886-1232
On a very basic level, the Council-Manager form of government is quite straightforward. The Manager, who is appointed by Council, is the Chief Executive Officer. All departments report to the Township Manager. The Council, which includes the Mayor, retains legislative and investigative authority. The Mayor is a member of Council and presides at meetings.
This chart is helpful:
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Manager
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Council
|
Mayor
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| Chief Executive of Municipality |
Appoints Manager |
Member of Council |
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Administers All Municipal Functions with Executive Decision Power
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Appoints Officers Not Subordinate to Manager* |
Presides at Meeting |
| Appoints Department Heads and All Other Department Officers, Subordinates and Assistants |
Passes Ordinances/Resolutions as necessary
|
Appoints School Board and Library Board where applicable |
| Prepares and Presents Budget |
Adopts/Modifies Budget |
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| Negotiates Contracts to be approved by Council |
Retains Committee and Investigative Functions |
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| Serves Independent of but at the pleasure of Council |
*Clerk; Board/Commissions & Authority Members; Municipal Attorney |
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