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Town of Clinton, CT
Middlesex County
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Appointments shall be made by the Town Manager, Town Council or the Chairperson, as may be required by the General Statutes, as amended. Administrative Officers shall possess, upon appointment, such qualifications as may be required by law or by the Town Council.
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Prior to appointing the Town Manager, the Town Council shall appoint a search committee it deems qualified, to perform a search for qualified candidates. The Town Council may select and designate a search committee for a term not to exceed one year.
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The Town Manager shall be appointed solely on the basis of executive and administrative qualifications, character, education, professional training, and experience. Specific qualifications such as a Master's Degree in Public Administration (MPA), Master's Degree in Business Administration (MBA) or related fields. The Town Manager need not be a resident of the Town or state at the time of appointment and may reside outside the Town while in office only with the approval of the Town Council.
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The Town Manager shall serve a specified term not to exceed five years pursuant to a contract between the Town Council and the Town Manager. There shall be no limitation on the number of times the Town Council may execute a new contract with any particular Town Manager. The contract shall make provisions for compensation, review procedures, its specific expiration date, and any other matters the Town Council deems appropriate and/or necessary.
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The Town Council shall determine the compensation of the Town Manager. In addition to termination provided by Section 8-2-1C of this Charter and by any applicable contract provision, the Town Council shall have the power to suspend or remove the Town Manager, as provided herein.
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Upon the suspension, removal, resignation, incapacity, or death of the Town Manager, the Council may appoint a Temporary Manager to serve at the pleasure of the Council for a period of not more than 180 days. If, after 180 days, the Council has not has not appointed a new Manager, it may appoint a Temporary Manager for a further period of up to 180 days. The Temporary Town Manager shall have all the powers and duties of the Manager.
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In addition to termination provided by Section 8-2-1 of this Charter and by any applicable contract provision, the Town Council shall have the power to suspend or remove Town Manager as provided herein.
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The Town Council may approve the suspension or removal of the Town Manager by a resolution approved by five affirmative votes of the Town Council, which resolution shall set forth the reasons for suspension or removal. A copy of such resolution shall be served upon the Manager by certified mail to the Manager's last known address or by hand-delivery.
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Within 15 days of the resolution regarding the Town Manager's removal or suspension, the Town Manager shall reply to the resolution, in writing properly addressed to the Town Council, and the Town Manager may request a private hearing before the Town Council. If the Town Manager fails to timely respond, the Town Council's suspension or removal shall be deemed final.
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In the event of the Town Manager's timely response the Town Council shall hold a hearing not earlier than 10 days and not later than 15 days after such hearing is requested.
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After the public hearing and after full consideration, the Town Council, by five affirmative votes, may adopt a final resolution of suspension or removal. The decision of the Town Council shall be final.
The Town Manager shall serve full time and shall be the Chief Executive and Administrative Officer of the Town. The Town Manager shall have the powers, duties, and responsibilities conferred upon that office by the General Statutes, as amended, and by this Charter.
The Town Manager shall be directly responsible to the Town Council for the administration of all departments, agencies and offices in charge of persons or boards appointed by the Town Manager and shall supervise and direct the same. He or she shall devote full time to the discharge of the duties of the office. The Town Manager shall see that all policies set by the Town Council, along with the laws and ordinances governing the Town are faithfully executed; shall make reports to the Town Council and shall attend its meetings with full right of participation in its discussions but without a right to vote and may attend meetings of the Board of Education and other Town boards and commissions, but shall have no power to vote on any question under any circumstance; shall prepare and cause to be printed, as soon as possible after the close of the fiscal year, an annual Town report; shall require each board, commission and officer of the Town to submit a written quarterly progress report of their official activities to the Town Manager for submission to the Town Council; shall recommend to the Town Council such measures as he or she may deem necessary or expedient; shall keep the Town Council fully advised as to the financial condition of the Town; shall prepare and submit to the Town Council an annual budget; and shall exercise such other powers and perform such other duties as may be required of the Town Manager by ordinance or resolution of the Town Council not inconsistent with this Charter. The Town Manager may, with the approval of the Town Council, enter into contracts or agreements with the United States government or any agency thereof, the State of Connecticut or any agency or political subdivision thereof, or any other body politic or corporate. The Town Manager may consolidate or combine offices, positions, departments or units under his or her jurisdiction, with approval of the Town Council. The Town Council shall not diminish by ordinance, vote or otherwise the powers and duties of the Town Manager, except those powers and duties imposed by the Town Council under the provisions of this section.
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Shall assemble, compile and publish the Annual Town Report;
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Shall have the power to lease real property for no more than a three-year period;
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Shall oversee the preparation of, and recommend signature by the Chairperson of the Town Council, those documents necessary to implement and execute actions duly authorized by the Town Council. No such documents may be executed by the Town Council during the period after the election of members of the Town Council and the date they take office after the election.
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May contract for services and the use of facilities with the federal government or any agency thereof, the State of Connecticut, or any agency or political subdivision thereof;
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May join with other towns to provide or obtain services or the use of facilities by means of interlocal agreements.
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May enter into grant agreements, accept funds disbursed under said grant agreements and appropriate same for the use intended, subject, however, to:
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The approval of the Town Council and, if the grant requires in kind or matching funds, Town Meeting as otherwise provided herein; and
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Any other board or commission, otherwise having jurisdiction of the subject matter of the grant pursuant to any state law or Charter provision due to the subject matter of said grant.
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Shall enforce or cause to be carried out the ordinances, regulations, resolutions or policies voted by the Town Council of the Town Meeting.
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Shall be responsible for coordinating the administrative activities of the officers, boards, commissions and agencies of the Town.
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Shall be responsible for a continuous review of current and future needs of the Town, including the fiscal needs and budget requirements.
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Shall contract for all services and the purchases of supplies, equipment, and other commodities required by any Town agency except the Board of Education, under the competitive bidding provisions of this Charter.
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Shall be responsible for the administrative and personnel policies for the Town officers and employees as provided by this Charter.
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May, when requested by any officer, board, commission, or agency, make special or supplemental appropriation in amounts subject to the provisions of Section 10-4 of this Charter.
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Be the personnel director for the Town, and shall have the responsibility for developing job descriptions for all administrative officers, subject to the approval of the Town Council; and all advertising for, hiring, and dismissal of Town employees, except for the Board of Education employees, shall be under the Town Manager's direct control.
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Keep the Town Council fully advised as to the financial condition and all other matters affecting the welfare and future needs of the Town;
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Make recommendations to the Town Council concerning the affairs of the Town;
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Periodically review and revise job descriptions of Town officers and employees and make recommendations for improving the organization and staffing of Town departments, offices and agencies;
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Assist the Town Council to develop long-term goals including economic development for the Town and strategies to implement such goals.
The Town Manager shall appoint all officers and employees of the Town except as otherwise specifically provided in this Charter. The appointments by the Town Manager shall be confirmed by a majority of the Town Council. In lieu of any appointment by the Town Manager or appointees to any office under his or her jurisdiction, the Town Manager may, subject to the approval of the Town Council, perform the duties of any appointed office under his or her jurisdiction. The Town Manager may designate one of his or her appointees to serve as acting Manager during the Town Manager's absence. The Town Manager cannot create a position without first obtaining approval of the majority of the Town Council after completing the proper job description and requirements for said position.
The Town Manager shall hire a certified Connecticut Municipal Assessor who shall be so certified by the State of Connecticut.
The Town Council shall appoint as Town Attorney an Attorney-at-Law or a firm of Attorneys-at-Law admitted to practice in the State. Town Attorney shall appear for and protect the rights of the Town in all actions, suits or proceedings brought by or against it or any of its officers, departments, boards, commissions, or agencies and shall be their legal advisor in all matters affecting the Town. Town Attorney shall, upon written request submitted through the Town Manager, furnish a written opinion on any question of law involving Town matters, powers and duties. Town Attorney shall prepare or approve forms of contracts or other instruments to which the Town is a party or in which it has an interest, and shall have power, with the approval of the Town Council, to compromise or settle any claims by or against the Town.
The Town Manager shall contract with state-licensed architects, engineers, surveyors and other such consultants, in support of all services, commissions, and boards of the Town, under the administration of the Public Works Commission.
The Town Manager shall appoint an Emergency Management Director. The Director shall have the powers and duties prescribed by law.
The Town Manager shall appoint a Fire Marshal to serve a four-year term. Town Manager may appoint Deputy Fire Marshals for the same term. They shall all have the powers and duties prescribed by the General Statutes, as amended.
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The Town Clerk shall be hired by the Town Manager. The successful candidate shall be a Connecticut Certified Municipal Clerk or have a minimum of five years' experience in a Town Clerk's office.
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All statutory and other fees shall be remitted to the Finance Department.
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The Assistant Town Clerk(s) shall be hired by the Town Manager, and in the absence or disability of the Town Clerk, have all the powers and perform all the duties of the Town Clerk, and all records and acts of said Assistant(s) shall have the same validity as the records and acts of the Town Clerk.
The Town Clerk, from photostatic copies of files in the Clerk's Office, is authorized to certify copies of the public records of the Town of Killingworth recorded prior to June 1, 1838; which certified copies shall have the same legal affect as copies certified from the original records of the Town Clerk of the Town of Killingworth.
The Town Manager shall hire a certified building official responsible for the administration of the Basic Building Code of the State of Connecticut.
The Town Manager shall hire a person professionally trained or experienced in social work as the Director of Human Services responsible for Youth and Family Services and Social Services.
The Town Manager may hire, upon the recommendation of the Commission, a Director of Park and Recreation. The Director shall, under the supervision of the Park and Recreations Commission, administer a recreation program.
The Town Manager shall hire a Zoning Enforcement Officer who shall enforce the provisions of the Zoning Regulations.
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The Police Department shall be headed by the Chief of Police, subject to the direction of the Board of Police Commissioners, who shall be hired by the Town Manager with approval of the Board of Police Commissioners. The Chief shall be the Chief Administrative Officer of the Department and shall be responsible to the Board for its efficiency and for the execution of all laws, rules and regulations prescribed by the said Board.
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The Board shall organize, maintain and have the general management and control of the Police Department, its apparatus, equipment and buildings. Said Board, upon the recommendation of the Chief, shall: requisition all equipment; annually prepare a budget; make all rules and regulations governing the Department which it deems necessary; appoint, remove, suspend, or discipline, and prescribe the duties of police officers, except that the Chief shall have the power to suspend a police officer up to 30 days with or without pay, provided such suspension shall be reviewed by the Board. The Police Chief shall hold a preliminary hearing within a twenty-four-hour period of time of the suspension or removal from duty.
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If any charge shall be filed against a police officer, the same shall be in writing, and such police officer may file any proper answers thereto, and action shall not be taken upon such charges until after reasonable notice thereof and opportunity afforded such police officer to appear before the Board and be heard concerning the same. After such hearing, any police officer aggrieved thereby may appeal to the courts in the manner provided by law.
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The provisions of Section 7-278 of the General statutes, as amended, shall apply to the removal of the Chief of Police.
The Town Manager may hire an Inland-Wetlands Enforcement Officer who shall enforce the Inland-Wetlands and Water Courses Regulations.
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There shall be a Department of Public Works headed by a Director of Public Works. The Director shall be hired by the Town Manager, following recommendation of the Public Works Commission. The Director may also serve as the Town Engineer. The Director shall be the chief administrative officer of the Department of Public Works.
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The Department of Public Works shall administer the care, repair and maintenance of Town property as described in Section 7-148(c)6 of the General Statutes, as amended.
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The Public Works Commission shall:
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Monitor, oversee and administer the Department of Public Works to ensure proper management controls are in place and utilized to allow the department to carry out the obligations and duties as set forth in Section 8-20 of this Charter;
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Study and periodically (but at least once annually) report to the Town Manager regarding the organization, operation, management and control of the Public Works Department; and
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Approve a recommended annual budget and proposed capital improvements for the Department of Public Works to be presented to the Town Manager;
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Advise the Town Manager on planning, construction, reconstruction, installation, operation and maintenance of public works;
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Assist in the development and updating of policies, rules and regulations for public improvements and other matters referred to the commission by the Town Manager.
The Director of Finance shall be hired by the Town Manager and shall be responsible for the operation and administration of all finance-related functions, including the duties of the Treasurer, for the Town of Clinton.
The Tax Collector shall be hired by the Town Manager. The successful candidate shall be a Connecticut Certified Municipal Collector or have a minimum of three-years' experience in a Tax Collector's office.
The Town Manager may hire an American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) certified Town Planner or a Town Planner able to obtain such certification.