[Amended 11-8-1988, ratified by Town Council 2-10-1992; 11-5-1996]
The Town Administrator shall be head of the administrative branch of the town government. He/she shall be responsible to the Council for the proper administration of all offices of the town, as provided herein, and to that end he/she shall have power and be required to:
A. 
Appoint, or recommend for appointment, such officials as are provided for in this document. He/she may remove or suspend appointees who have been directly appointed by him/her and in all other cases (excepting committees and commissions) may recommend their removal by the Council.
B. 
Keep the Council advised of the future needs of the town and make recommendations as he/she may deem desirable.
C. 
Attend all Council meetings, unless excused from attendance by the majority of the Council.
D. 
[1]Report in writing to the members of the Council at an interval and manner determined by the Council. Personnel/confidential matters shall not be included.
[Added 11-2-2010]
[1]
Editor's Note: Former Subsection D, concerning serving as ex officio member of the Planning Commission, was repealed 11-5-1996.
E. 
Recommend to the Council adoption of such measures as may be needed for the health, safety or welfare of the community or for the improvement of administrative services.
F. 
See that all laws and ordinances are duly enforced, including any franchises, permits and privileges granted by the town.
G. 
Supervise and monitor all departments and personnel that are under his/her direction, as defined herein, and shall be responsible for facilitating the exchange of interdepartmental communication, thus increasing the efficiency of the administration.
[Amended 11-2-2010]
H. 
Provide for the delegation of authority to departmental subordinates; however, in this event, responsibility will rest with the Administrator.
I. 
Receive from the Treasurer, review and submit to the Council within ninety (90) calendar days after the end of the fiscal year a preliminary financial report for the preceding year, together with a report of all administrative activities.
[Amended 11-5-1996; 11-2-2010]
J. 
Maintain a perpetual inventory of town property, including real, personal, tangible and equipment.
[Amended 11-2-2010]
K. 
Supervise the preparation of the annual budget; and monitor the approved budget, keeping the Council advised as to overexpenditures or improprieties by any commission, department, individual or agency.
L. 
Serve as Acting Treasurer in the absence of the Town Treasurer.
M. 
Be informed about current federal funding or grants; and prepare and/or supervise all applications for federal funding and/or federal grants for which the Council might apply.
N. 
Act as purchasing agent for the town. In this capacity, he/she may delegate authority to departmental subordinates. Responsibility in either case will rest with the Administrator.
O. 
Perform such other duties as may be prescribed by this Charter or required of him/her by the Council not inconsistent with this Charter. Any additional duties or responsibilities assigned will not entitle him/her to any additional compensation.
P. 
Prepare annually and recommend to the Budget Commission a capital budget and a comprehensive five-year capital improvement program. Input from the Planning Commission may be requested from time to time.