§ 4-4. Powers and duties.

Subject to the approval, direction and control of the Mayor and Board of Trustees, or in those instances where approval, direction and control is, by applicable law, reserved to the Mayor, then subject to the approval, direction and control of the Mayor, and in accordance with such law and such policies, orders, rules, regulations, resolutions, ordinances and local laws as may be promulgated or adopted by the Board of Trustees, the Village Administrator shall:

A. 

Supervise and coordinate the activities of all Village departments;

B. 

Oversee, assist and coordinate the work of all Village employees and implement the personnel policies, orders, rules, regulations, resolutions, ordinances and local laws of the Village, in conjunction with the appropriate department heads, if applicable;

C. 

Recommend appointments, promotions or dismissal of Village employees in accordance with applicable policies, orders, rules, regulations, resolutions, ordinances and local laws of the Village, in conjunction with the appropriate department heads, if applicable;

D. 

Oversee the enforcement of the policies, orders, rules, regulations, resolutions, ordinances, and local laws of the Village, and other applicable laws, in an efficient and impartial manner;

E. 

When so designated by the Mayor, prepare, as budget officer, the tentative budget according to law;

F. 

Control expenditures within the amounts appropriated in the budget, by developing, putting in place and enforcing administrative controls;

G. 

Regularly report the financial condition of the Village to the Broad of Trustees and, periodically, recommend needed action;

H. 

Supervise, assist and coordinate the process of purchasing all materials, supplies and equipment and the letting of all bids and contracts;

I. 

Maintain an ongoing study of all activities and functions of the Village, with a view to making recommendations, from time to time, of measures and programs which might improve the efficiency and effectiveness of Village government operations;

J. 

Consult with appropriate Village officers and employees in the preparation of policies, orders, rules, regulations, resolutions or local laws;

K. 

Recommend for adoption such measures as the Village Administrator may deem necessary, appropriate or expedient for the health, safety or general welfare of Village residents, or for the improvement of the delivery of government services;

L. 

Attend all meetings of the Board of Trustees and provide information relative to agenda items;

M. 

Maintain systems and practices whereby Village residents are informed of Village policies, procedures and plans for the delivery of governmental services;

N. 

Oversee the expeditious response to inquiries by Village residents, or other interested persons, concerning Village government, operations and services;

O. 

Maintain liaison with other government entities and administrative agencies, but not as a substitute for the Mayor or Trustees, as the official representatives of the Village;

P. 

The Village Administrator may not also be appointed to serve simultaneously as Village Clerk, Village Treasurer, or Deputy Village Clerk, or Deputy Village Clerk-Treasurer; and

Q. 

Perform and discharge such other duties and responsibilities as may, from time to time, be assigned by the Mayor and Board of Trustees.