The position of Township Manager is authorized by the Second Class Township Code and subsequent ordinance approved by the Board of Supervisors. The Manager is hired by the Board to be responsible for supervising and conducting the administrative affairs of the Township. The Board of Supervisors delegates all of their non-legislative and non-judicial powers and duties to the Manager. Township manager acts as the liaison between the Board of Supervisors and the staff.

The Manager supervises all municipal departments and employees, is responsible for implementation and administration of the budget following its adoption by the Board, enforces the laws of the Commonwealth and the ordinances and resolutions of the Township, 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.

This is the only staff position in (Second Class Code) township government that is established by ordinance.