Gaines Charter Township – Township Manager Position 2021
8555 Kalamazoo Ave., SE
Caledonia, MI 49316
POSITION TITLE: Township Manager
CLASSIFICATION: Executive Exempt
REPORTS TO: Township Board of Trustees
POSTION SUMMARY:
Under the direction of the Township Board, the Township Manager serves as the chief administrative officer of the
Township by managing the activities of all departments except for those of the Clerk and Treasurer. The Township
Manager keeps the Board informed regarding Township matters, prepares recommendations for the Board and carries
out the policies established by the Board.
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Leadership
• Coordinate the recruitment, selection, orientation and training of Department Heads
• Develop and implement strategies to achieve the Township’s annual and long-term goals.
• Lead and manage the performance of the Management Team (Department Heads).
• Regularly coach and annually evaluate direct reports to maximize performance.
Management
• Develop and administer the annual operating budgets for the Township
• Ensure that all Township contracts, franchises and agreements are executed.
• Ensure that all Township policies, ordinances and laws are being enforced.
• Oversee the personnel administration activities of the Township.
• Prepare long-term budgets for capital expenditures and dedicated millage funds/special
assessments if any.
Community and Governmental Relations
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with the leaders of other state and local
governmental agencies.
• Respond to inquiries and handle all public relations for the Township with regards to its
residents, other public officials and agencies.
• Serve on township committees as requested by the Township Board.
• Work collaboratively with the Township Board, Supervisor, Clerk and Treasurer.
Other
• Perform duties consistent with the Township’s policies and procedures
• Perform other duties as directed by the Township Board
