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Township Manager
The Township Manager is the Chief Administrative Officer of the Township. The office and position of Township Manager is authorized by the Pennsylvania Second Class Township Code and approved by the Board of Supervisors. Appointed by, and accountable to the Board of Supervisors, the Township Manager is responsible for the execution of Board approved policies, ordinances, contracts, agreements, as well as other policies, initiatives and directives of the Board.
The Township Manager supervises all municipal departments and employees and is responsible for the day-to-day operation and conduct of administrative affairs of the Township. The Manager coordinates and prepares the annual Township Budget and Public Investment Plan and is responsible for the administration of the annual budget following its review and adoption by the Board of Supervisors. The Manager monitors the performance of the day-to-day enforcement of all applicable laws of the Commonwealth and the ordinances and resolutions of the Township and handles requests for service and complaints from Township citizens.
The Manager oversees and administers all leases and contracts on behalf of the Township and provides the Board of Supervisors information necessary for them to make informed decisions regarding purchases and general Township policy.
Township Finance Director
The Finance Director is responsible for the collection, recording and deposit of all revenues that are due to the Township from all sources and for the disbursement and payment of Township funds in compliance with the annual budget prepared by the Township Manager and approved by the Board of Supervisors. Working closely with the Township Manager, the financial function of this position is responsible for the daily use, maintenance and accounting of the Township funds. The Township Finance Director is involved in a variety of financial activities related to Township operations, including but not limited to:
- Preparation and issuance of the monthly treasurer's report
- Preparation of a Monthly Budget Report
- Maintenance of the fixed asset inventory system
- Payroll processing
- Assisting in the administration of the Township's insurance and employee benefits programs
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Michael Gossert
Township ManagerPhone: 717-652-4841, ext. 108
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Eileen LaForce
Office Manager / Executive Secretary / Assistant Board SecretaryPhone: 717-652-4841, ext. 108
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Timothy J. Houck, M.B.A.
Finance DirectorPhone: 717-652-4841, ext. 109
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Administration
Physical Address
7171 Allentown Boulevard
Harrisburg, PA 17112