The Town Manager shall be chosen by the Council solely on the basis of his/her character and his/her executive and administrative qualifications with special reference to his/her actual experience in, or knowledge of, accepted practice in respect to the duties of his/her office as hereinafter set forth. At the time of his/her appointment, he/she need not be a resident of the town or state but may reside outside the Town of Standish while in office only with the approval of the Council. The Town Manager shall give bond for the faithful discharge of his/her duties to the Town of Standish in such sum as the Council shall determine and direct, and with surety or sureties to be approved by the Council. The premium on his/her bond shall be paid by the town.
The Town Manager shall be the chief administrative officer and the head of the administrative branch of the town government and shall be responsible to the Council for the proper administration of all affairs of the town. He/she shall have the power and shall be required to:
A. 
Appoint and remove statutory officers and department heads, including but not limited to Code Enforcement Officer, Fire Chief, Town Clerk and Public Works Director, subject to confirmation by the Council, and all other administrative officers and town employees, except as he/she may authorize the head of a department or office to appoint or remove subordinates in such department or office and except as otherwise provided by law, by this Charter or by personnel rules adopted pursuant to this Charter. Statutory officers and department heads shall have the right to a grievance appeal to the Council.
B. 
Attend Council meetings, keep the Council advised monthly of the financial condition of the town, advise the Council of future needs of the town, make such recommendations as may seem desirable and have the right to take part in discussions but may not vote.
C. 
See that all laws, provisions of this Charter and policies of the Council are faithfully executed.
D. 
Assist, insofar as possible, residents and taxpayers in discovering their lawful remedies in cases involving complaints of unfair vendor, administrative and governmental practices.
E. 
Review the Administrative Code annually, submit proposed changes to the Council for approval and be responsible for its administration.
F. 
Act as purchasing agent for all departments of the town and submit to competitive bids any transaction in excess of three thousand five hundred dollars ($3,500.), except by order of the Council.
G. 
Prepare and submit the annual budget and capital program drafts to the Council and Budget Committee and be accountable to Council for its administration after its adoption.
H. 
Submit to the Council and Budget Committee and make available to the public a complete report on the finances and administrative activities of the town as of the end of each fiscal year.
I. 
Prepare and submit to the Council such reports and perform such duties as the Council may require.
J. 
Make applications for state, federal and other aid grants for the benefit of the town, as approved by the Council.
To perform his/her duties during his/her temporary absence or disability, the Manager may, with the advice and consent of the Council, appoint a qualified administrative officer, not a Councilor, of the town as Acting Manager. In the event of failure of the Manager to make such designation, the Council may by resolution appoint any administrative officer, not a Councilor, of the town to perform the duties of the Manager until he/she shall return or his/her disability shall cease. While so acting, he/she shall have the same powers and duties as those given to and imposed on the Town Manager. Before entering his/her duties, he/she shall give bond to the town in a sum and with surety or sureties to be approved by the Council; the premium on said bond shall be paid by the town. The Manager shall submit to medical exam at the request of the Council to determine disability.