Township Manager

Michael J. Voll - Township Manager Phone: (609) 886-2005  |  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:

Manager	Council	Mayor
Chief Executive of Municipality	Appoints Manager	Member of Council
Administers All Municipal Functions with Executive Decision Power	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
Negotiates Contracts to be approved by Council	Retains Committee and Investigative Functions
Serves Independent of but at the pleasure of Council	*Clerk; Board/Commissions & Authority Members; Municipal Attorney