17-26 Employment Contract - Director of Public Works.pdf

2 4. SALARY Employee’s annual salary as Director of Public Works is $159,890.00 (Tier J) payable in weekly or bi-weekly increments as determined by the Township in its sole discretion ("Salary"). On a bi-weekly basis, the Township will fund a Pensionable deferred compensation salary bi-weekly contribution to a 457-Deferred Compensation account designated by Employee in an amount equal to 10.50% of his base salary. 5. DUTIES Employee’s responsibilities shall be consistent with those set forth in the applicable statutes, the Municipal Code for the Township, and any additional duties and responsibilities as directed by the Mayor. The goals and objectives set forth on Schedule "A" annexed hereto are incorporated herein by reference. 6. WORK HOURS The regular work schedule shall be a minimum of eight (8) hours per day with an hour for lunch. In addition, Employee may be required to attend meetings of the Township Council and committee meetings and agency meetings as required by the Mayor for the Township. There shall be no additional compensation paid by the Township for any additional hours worked as required to accomplish the duties and responsibilities of Director of Public Works. Any compensation by any other party shall be approved in advance in writing by the Township. 7. FULL TIME During the term of this agreement, Employee agrees that he/she shall devote his/her full time and attention to the performance of his/her duties He/she may accept part-time employment, provided that there is no Township business which would otherwise require his/her presence or attention at those specific times and provided further, that a request for approval to do so shall first, be submitted to the Mayor in writing, which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld. In no event, shall any such employment be in conflict with the interests of the Township, nor shall it create the appearance of such a conflict. The prohibition extends to the holding of any professional or community offices, unless approved in writing in advance by the Mayor. 8. BENEFITS Upon retirement, Employee shall be entitled to any accumulated sick and vacation days as well as any other benefits generally received by other Township employees as per the Township's policies. The Township further agrees to defend and indemnify Employee against any and all claims arising solely within the scope of his/her

received by other Township employees as per the Township's policies. The Township further agrees to defend and indemnify Employee against any and all claims arising solely within the scope of his/her employment with the Township. The Township, at its sole discretion, shall determine all decisions regarding selection of counsel, strategy and other aspects of these benefits including but not limited to indemnification. 9. VACATION DAYS