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established criteria for evaluation. In turn, the governing body should, throughout the year, alert the manager/administrator/secretary to any concerns or dissatisfactions with respect to performance. An effective relationship depends on good communication. There should be no "surprises." 5. A periodic Aadministrative report" is prepared by the manager/administrator/secretary for the elected officials which addresses what has taken place during the specified period inclusive of problems, things accomplished, emerging issues, progress on projects, personnel notes, financial matters, etc. This report is in a format which is easy for the manager to prepare and which allows for quick reading by the elected officials. Commentary When elected officials sense that they are not being kept informed and they do not believe they know what is going on when they feel they are not on top of things-- or when they sense that some know and others do notCthe relationship between them and the manager/administrator/secretary can be in trouble. They will tend to get information, perhaps inaccurate information, through other channels. Effective, timely reporting can strengthen the elected officials' confidence in the manager/ administrator/secretary. It can also reduce meeting time. For the person (manager/administrator/secretary) responsible for being in touch with what happens within the municipality on a day-to-day basis, it provides a discipline that requires that he/she sort through and reflect upon the activities of the week, and put them into perspective. 6. The manager/administrator/secretary and governing body members do not permit problems, concerns, or disagreements to fester or go unspoken or unresolved. Commentary If the relationship between elected officials and the person charged with handling day-to-day activity is to flourish, issues and concerns must be dealt with in a fair, firm and forthright manner. The manager/administrator/secretary should know the will of the governing body and know when it is dissatisfied. He/she, on the other hand, must be frank with elected officials on what can and can not be accomplished within his/her areas of responsibilityCnot promise what can not be delivered. 7. If it becomes necessary to dismiss the manager/administrator/secretary, it is done with adherence to his/her due process rights, with sensitivity to the personal, emotional, and financial costs associated with the dismissal action, and with the least public embarrassment possible. Commentary Thoughtless, mean-spirited, precipitous actions against a manager/administrator/secretary are wrong. Such actions run counter to three basic ethical mandates: "Do no harm." ABe fair." "Respect the rights and dignity of individuals." Also, publicly airing ill feelings cheapens local government and all associated with it. While this standard does not seek to interfere with the prerogative of elected officials to hire and fire as necessary, it advocates that actions to terminate be taken after a timely evaluation of current circumstances. A-12
8. The governing body or charter defines the role the manager/administrator/secretary plays in the policy process. Commentary In today's complex governing environment, the elected officials and manager/administrator/secretary recognize that they have a shared interest in policy making and administration. The manager/administrator/secretary supports the policy making role of the elected officials by providing them with the information necessary to thoroughly evaluate available options when problems and issues arise, developing options and even indicating a recommended course of action. Elected officials should be prepared to 'do the homework, required to be conversant with the materials prior to participating in discussion and decision making. To achieve outcomes beneficial to the common interest, members of the governing body and the manager/administrator/ secretary should focus on consensus-building and cooperation during decision making discussions. Neither the elected officials nor the manager should be concerned with "victory;" all should work towards solving the problem by seeking a wise outcome or one which benefits the whole community. FACTOR: MEETINGS OF THE GOVERNING BODY Standards l. The laws governing open meetings and open records are strictly observed. Commentary This standard supports openness in the process of government decision making, citizen participation in government, and citizen access to public information. In addition, it helps provide a foundation for establishing trust in government. Pennsylvania's Asunshine law,@ like many other states, requires that all public meetings, special meetings and work sessions be open to the public. The law also mandates that the public be given an opportunity to speak about pending actions at some point before the governing body votes. only discussions related to real estate transactions, legal matters and personnel may be held in private by the governing body. Adherence to the Pennsylvania "open records" act requires that public documents and information be made available to members of the public on a timely basis and without inordinate cost. 2. The governing body has adopted rules of procedure governing the conduct of its meetings. These rules provide for an orderly process by which elected officials address agenda items, and by which the public may address the governing body and the business before it. The presiding officer conducts meetings in accordance with these rules. Commentary Robert’s Rules of Order, or similar rules, which establish orderly procedures for meetings, can do much to foster trust among members of the governing body, and between the governing body and the public. Well-drafted rules provide for fair treatment of all parties, help to maintain order and decorum, and permit the orderly flow of business. A-13
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THE MUNICIPAL SECRETARY DESKTOP REF
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SOUTHWESTERN PENNSYLVANIA COMMISSIO
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THE MUNICIPAL SECRETARY’S DESKTOP
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SECTION: PAGE IX. MUNICIPAL PURCHAS
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SECTION: PAGE XV. RECORDS MANAGEMEN
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ACKNOWLEDGMENTS The Local Governmen
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PREFACE THE MUNICIPAL SECRETARY’S
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INTRODUCTION THE MUNICIPAL SECRETAR
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SECTION I RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE G
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SECTION I POLICIES TO EXPEDITE AND
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A. RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE MUNICIPA
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B. MUNICIPAL INVESTMENT POLICIES AN
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C. MUNICIPAL INTERNAL CONTROL POLIC
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D. MUNICIPAL BUDGETING Developing a
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E. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAMMING
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F. MUNICIPAL RISK MANAGEMENT A muni
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G. MUNICIPAL TRAINING PROGRAM If mu
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H. MUNICIPAL PURCHASING Effective a
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J. MUNICIPAL RECORDS MANAGEMENT The
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K. MEETING AGENDA The adoption and
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MUNICIPAL HIRING POLICY For local g
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General Qualification - In order to
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service or product that a Preferred
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SECTION II SECRETARY'S CALENDAR REF
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SECTION II REPORTING CALENDAR Forew
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ANNUAL SECRETARY’S CALENDAR DATE
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SECTION III NETWORKING Foreword Suc
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PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS This port
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THE GOVERNMENT FINANCE OFFICERS ASS
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GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES DIRECTORY Alt
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STATE AGENCIES AND OFFICES ATTORNEY
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LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACADEMY The Local
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SECTION VIII MUNICIPAL BUDGET Forew
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THE DO’S AND DON’TS OF MUNICIPA
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A BUDGET CALENDAR FOR THE SECRETARY
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Estimation of Revenues Factors to C
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CHECKLIST EXPENDITURE DATA REQUIRED
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PERSONNEL RECORDS GENERAL Employees
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Nondiscrimination Equal Opportunity
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A CASH FLOW ANALYSIS FOR INVESTMENT
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NOTES INTERNAL CONTROLS BASIC PRINC
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NOTES CREATING PETTY CASH/CHANGE FU
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MEETING AGENDA* The adoption and us
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PENNSYLVANIA LOCAL GOVERNMENT 1 A B
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INDEX - KEY WORDS Accident form, IV
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Secretary, duties of, XVI 30; XVII
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GOVERNMENT OFFICES (continued) Dept
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