The Board of Selectmen shall appoint a Town Manager who shall
be the chief executive and the administrative official of the Town
and shall serve at the pleasure of the Board of Selectmen. The Town
Manager shall be appointed on the basis of executive and administrative
qualifications, character, education, training and experience. The
Town Manager shall devote full working time to the duties of the office.
The Town Manager shall be responsible to the Board of Selectmen
for carrying out all acts and policies of the Board of Selectmen,
and all resolutions and ordinances adopted by the Town. The Town Manager
shall also be responsible for the administration of the Town consistent
with the policies established by the Board of Selectmen and for carrying
out such other duties and responsibilities as set forth in this Charter.
The compensation and benefits of the Town Manager shall be fixed
by the Board of Selectmen.