[Amended 11-4-2014]
The Town Council by a majority vote of its total membership
shall appoint a Town Manager for an indefinite term and fix the Manager's
compensation. The Town Manager shall have, at a minimum, a Bachelors
Degree, a Masters Degree in Public Administration or its equivalent
is preferred, at least five years experience spent as a Senior Manager/Administrator
or similar position, at least five years experience in Municipal Collective
bargaining is desirable, and a demonstrated ability to communicate
orally and in writing. The Manager need not be a resident of the Town
or State at the time of appointment but the Manager shall reside in
the Town after his/her appointment. However, the Town Council may
waive this residency requirement.
The Town Manager can be removed at the discretion of the Council,
by vote of a majority of all members of the Council with or without
a public hearing, as the Council in its discretion shall determine.
There shall be no right of appeal from the decision of the Council.
By letter filed with the Town Council through the Town Clerk,
the Town Manager shall designate a Town officer or employee to exercise
the powers and perform the duties of the Town Manager during the Manager's
temporary absence or disability. The Town Council may revoke such
designation at any time and appoint another officer of the Town to
serve until the Town Manager returns. In the event of failure of the
Manager to make such designation, the Council may appoint an officer
of the Town to perform the duties of the Manager for the duration
of the Manager's temporary absence or disability.
[Amended 11-4-2008]
The Town Manager shall be the Chief Administrative Officer of
the Town, responsible to the Council for the administration of all
Town affairs placed in the Manager's charge by or under this
Charter. The Town Manager shall:
(1) Appoint and, when necessary for the good of the service, suspend
or remove all Town employees and appointive administrative officers
provided for by or under this Charter, except as otherwise provided
for by law, this Charter or personnel rules adopted pursuant to this
Charter. The Town Manager may authorize any administrative officer,
subject to the Manager's direction and supervision, to exercise
these powers with respect to subordinates in that officer's department,
office or agency;
(2) Direct and supervise the administration of all departments, offices
and agencies of the Town, except as otherwise provided by this Charter
or by law.
(3) Attend all Town Council meetings. The Town Manager shall have the
right to take part in discussion but shall not vote;
(4) See that all laws, provisions of this Charter and acts of the Town
Council, subject to enforcement by the Town Manager or by officers
subject to the Manager's direction and supervision, are faithfully
executed;
(5) Prepare and submit the annual budget and capital program to the Town
Council;
(6) Submit to the Town Council 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;
(7) Make such other reports as the Town Council may require concerning
the operations of Town departments, offices and agencies subject to
the Town Manager's direction and supervision;
(8) Keep the Town Council fully advised as to the financial condition
and future needs of the Town;
(9) Make recommendations to the Town Council concerning the affairs of
the Town;
(10)
Provide staff support services for the Council members; and
(11)
Perform such duties as are specified in this Charter or which
may be required by the Town Council.
(12)
All contracts for municipal employment shall be approved by
the Town Council and shall comply with the provision that certain
appointees serve at the pleasure of the Town Manager.