The chief administrative officer of the Town shall be the Town
Manager (hereinafter called the "Manager"). The Council shall appoint
a person especially qualified by experience and training, who receives
an affirmative vote of five Councilors, to be Manager. The Manager
shall serve at the pleasure of the Council which shall fix the Manager's
salary and terms of employment.
[Amended 9-11-2012; 3-8-2016]
The Manager shall be chosen solely on the basis of educational,
executive and administrative qualifications. The Manager shall devote
full time to the office, and shall not hold any other elected or appointed
public office, except as authorized by this Charter, and shall not
engage in any other business or occupation unless approved by an affirmative
vote of five Councilors.
The Town Council shall engage as needed such attorneys as are
deemed in the best interest of the Town to provide legal advise to
the Council, Manager, Town departments, boards, and other agencies,
and represent the Town in any legal proceeding, criminal prosecutions,
and traffic violations. Such attorneys shall on Council direction
perform any other duties prescribed by this Charter or by ordinance.