Except as otherwise provided by this Charter, the Town Manager
shall have all the powers, duties and responsibilities conferred by
law. In addition, he shall have all of the powers necessary or incidental
to the discharge of his duties as set forth in this Charter. The Town
Manager:
A. Shall be responsible to the Board of Selectmen for the administration
of all Town matters;
B. Shall be responsible for coordinating the administration of the departments,
offices and agencies of the Town, including all Town employees as
provided in Chapter VIII, Administrative Officers, Department Heads
and Employees, of this Charter;
C. Shall be responsible for carrying out the ordinances, resolutions,
policies, and other actions of the Board of Selectmen and of the Town
Meeting;
D. Shall be responsible for making a continuous review of the current
and future needs of the Town, and in connection therewith, may require
reports and information to be submitted by any agency of the Town;
E. Shall periodically review all insurance coverage carried by the Town,
including the local Board of Education, and shall recommend to the
Board of Selectmen adjustments and improvements in such coverage;
F. Shall keep the Board of Selectmen informed of state and federal grant
programs for which the Town may be eligible and shall assist the Board
in applying for and implementing same;
G. Shall purchase, or cause to be purchased, subject to such rules and
regulations as may be adopted by the Selectmen, all supplies, materials,
equipment and other commodities required by any Town agency or department,
including the local Board of Education to the extent said Board shall
authorize;
H. May recommend to the Board of Selectmen such measures as deemed necessary
or expedient, and shall keep the Board of Selectmen fully advised
as to the financial condition of the Town;
I. Shall exercise such other powers and duties as may be authorized
by ordinance and resolution of the Board of Selectmen, not inconsistent
with this Charter;
J. May, in lieu of any appointment to any office under their jurisdiction
and subject to the approval of the Board of Selectmen, enter into
contracts for the performance of services, or perform duties of any
office under their jurisdiction.