A. The borough manager and head of each administrative department, who shall be designated by title in the ordinances creating the respective departments or, in the absence of any such ordinance, by the manager or assembly in making the appointment. All heads of departments who are not borough officers shall be appointed by the manager, subject to confirmation by the assembly. Officers serve at the pleasure of the assembly and work under the direct supervision of the manager.

B. All other employees of the borough except school district employees shall be hired by, and may be removed by, the manager. Such persons, except for department heads, may be removed by the manager without the approval of the assembly, but such removal shall be subject to the rights conferred under this title. The manager may, in writing, direct any borough officer or department head to hire, suspend and/or remove any or all employees who serve under such borough officer or department head. (Ord. 21-09-593 § 4)