The Council in the absence of the Administrator
for thirty (30) days or less may designate any appointed town official
other than a currently serving Council member perform the duties of
the Administrator. This appointment is only applicable when the absence
is of a temporary nature, i.e., vacation, temporary disability, sickness
or to perform professional services out of town for short periods
of time. A resolution shall be adopted to provide for the appointment
of an Acting Administrator in the event of a temporary, unscheduled
absence of the Administrator.
Whenever the position of Administrator becomes
vacant whether by death, resignation, removal or any other cause,
the Council shall proceed with finding a replacement for the office
in the manner set forth in C-42A. In the interim, the designee(s)
of the Council, who shall not be a currently serving member(s) of
the Town Council, shall serve as Acting Administrator. The Acting
Administrator shall serve until such time as a new Administrator is
appointed. The term of the appointment, regardless of the period specified
in the appointment, shall be conditioned upon and be subject to immediate
termination. Appropriate compensation shall be determined by the Council
and a written agreement shall be filed with the Town Clerk within
ten (10) calendar days of the appointment of the Acting Administrator.