A. The manager shall provide staff assistance to boards for the developing of service area work programs and budgets.

B. Except as provided in any procedures adopted under subsection D of this section, the manager shall execute the approved operating budget and capital budget for each service area, and direct and supervise the administration of all activities in the service area.

C. In performing the duties in subsection B of this section, the manager shall adhere to the specifications and priorities in each adopted service area work program, subject to the availability of appropriated funds.

D. The manager and a board may adopt, subject to assembly approval, procedures for the board to participate in developing contract specifications, contractor selection, and monitoring and supervising contractor performance, for contractors hired by the borough to perform services under service area budgets. [Ord. 98-04 §2, 1998; Ord. 84-61-O §10, 1984; Ord. 80-29-O §1, 1980].