The Town Council shall appoint a Town Administrator, who shall
be the administrative head of the municipal government, under the
direction and supervision of the Town Council.
(1971 Code, sec. 2-17)
The Town Administrator shall be appointed for an indefinite
period and shall be subject to discharge at the will of the Town Council.
(1971 Code, sec. 2-19)
The Town Administrator shall receive such compensation as the
Town Council shall fix from time to time and shall furnish such bond
as may be required by the Town Council, the premium to be paid by
the Town.
(1971 Code, sec. 2-20)
During the absence or disability of the Town Administrator,
the Town Council shall designate some properly qualified person to
perform the duties of such office.
(1971 Code, sec. 2-21)
In addition to the powers and duties prescribed by other sections
of this division, the powers and duties of the Town Administrator
shall be:
(1) To
devote all of his working time and attention to the affairs of the
Town, and be responsible to the Town Council for the efficient administration
of its affairs.
(2) To
see that all laws and ordinances are enforced.
(3) With
the advice of the Town Council, to appoint and remove all heads of
departments. He shall have the power to appoint and remove all subordinate
employees.
(4) To
exercise supervision and control over all departments created by the
Town Council.
(5) To
attend all meetings of the Town Council, with the right to take part
in the discussions, but having no vote. He shall be notified of all
special meetings of the Council.
(6) To
recommend to the Town Council, in writing from time to time, for adoption,
such measures as he may deem necessary or expedient.
(7) To
do and perform such other duties as may be prescribed by ordinance
or resolution of the Council.
(1971 Code, sec. 2-22)
The Town Administrator shall see that all terms and conditions
imposed in favor of the Town and its inhabitants in any public utility
franchise are faithfully kept and performed and, upon knowledge of
any violation thereof, he shall call the same to the attention of
the Town Council.
(1971 Code, sec. 2-23)
The Town Administrator shall act as Budget Officer and, as such,
shall prepare and submit to the Town Council, prior to the beginning
of each fiscal year, a budget of proposed expenditures for the ensuing
year, showing, in as much detail as practicable, the estimated amount
required by months for the efficient operation of each department
of the Town and the reason for such estimated expenditures. In addition,
he shall make and file a budget as required by State law.
(1971 Code, sec. 2-24)
The Town Administrator shall make a full written report to the
Town Council, as soon after the closing of each month’s account
as possible, showing the operation and expenditures of each department
for the preceding month and a comparison of such monthly expenditures,
by department, with the then monthly allowances made for such department
in the annual budget. He shall keep the Town Council fully advised
at all times as to the financial needs and conditions of the Town.
(1971 Code, sec. 2-25)
The Town Administrator shall recommend to the Town Council the
salary to be paid each appointive officer and subordinate employee
of the Town, and it shall be the duty of the Council to pass ordinances
or resolutions, from time to time, fixing rates of compensation.
(1971 Code, sec. 2-26)