§ 23.4-403. Executive Powers and Duties.

 The Township Manager shall be the chief executive officer and Secretary of the Township and shall be responsible to Council for executing all policies established by it and for the proper administration of all affairs of the Township placed in his charge. He shall have the following powers and duties:

   1. To appoint, suspend, and remove department heads, Finance Director and Engineer with the advice and consent of Council in accordance with the Township Administrative Code and personnel system set forth in this Charter and to direct and supervise the administration of all departments, offices and agencies of the Township, except as otherwise provided by this Charter or by law.

   2. To enforce the provisions of this Charter, policies of Council and all other ordinances and resolutions of the Township.

   3. To make recommendations to Council to aid and assist it in the formulation of policy and to keep Council and the public informed as to the conduct of municipal affairs.

   4. To investigate and make certain that all terms and conditions in favor of the Township in any public law, public utility franchise or other contract are faithfully kept and performed and to report any violations to Council.

   5. To represent the Township in the deliberation and negotiation of intergovernmental agreements subject to the approval of Council pursuant to Article II of this Charter.

   6. To prepare and present the annual financial plan as prescribed in Article VII of this Charter.

   7. To exercise any additional powers and duties conferred upon him by this Charter and other ordinances and resolutions of Council.