Borough Manager

Role & Responsibilities

The Borough Manager is the Chief Administrative Officer of the Borough and is responsible to the Council as a whole for the proper and efficient administration of the affairs of the Borough. The powers and duties of administration of all Borough business are vested in the Borough Manager. Presently, the Borough Manager also serves as Secretary, Open Records Officer, and Zoning Officer.

The Borough Manager's authority and responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Supervising and being responsible for the activities of all municipal departments; Enforcing the ordinances and regulations of the Borough; Preparing and submitting to Council a budget for the next fiscal year and an explanatory budget message and being responsible for the administration of the budget after its adoption; Developing long-range fiscal plans for the Borough; Preparing the agenda for meetings of Council; and Attending to the letting of contracts in due form of law. 

The Office of the Borough Manager organizational structure reflects a strategic alignment that is evolving to achieve Council’s role as the policy-making governing body that not only establishes sound policy, but has an administration that effectively executes that policy, and is focused on professionalism, communications, and customer service while maintaining fiscal responsibility. In considering the Borough's present complement, it is critical to the Borough's financial position to be mindful of the personal service costs that are driving the cost of services provided, and the need to continuously strive for excellence. 

The Office of the Borough Manager is also responsible for effectively synchronizing the communications and activities across all Boards, Commissions, Departments, and Divisions. The Office of the Borough Manager, also among other functions, assures communications are effective; land use is planned and mindful of the future, and economic development achieves objectives that keep taxes low and maintain the excellent quality of life in Seven Fields. 

Staff Contacts

Name Title Phone
Thomas B. Smith Borough Manager (724) 776-3090