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)
(a) 
The Town Administrator shall act as Purchasing Agent for the Town and purchase all merchandise, material and supplies needed by the Town, and may establish, if needed, a suitable storehouse where such supplies shall be kept, and from which the same shall be issued as needed. He may adopt such rules and regulations governing requisitions and transaction of business between himself, as such Purchasing Agent, and the heads of the departments, officers and employees of the Town, as the Council may approve.
(b) 
It shall be the duty of the Purchasing Agent to give approval for competition on purchases and sales, except when the nature of the purchase or sale is such that competition is impossible and impracticable. All purchases in excess of two thousand dollars ($2,000.00), except of real estate or rights or easements therein, shall be by contract to the lowest responsible bidder, and all sales, except of real estate or rights or easements therein, shall be made to the highest bidder, after public notice and the receipt of sealed bids, unless the Town Council deems that it is impracticable or impossible to purchase or sell in such manner.
(c) 
All sealed bids received shall be opened publicly and thereafter shall be subject to public inspection. The Purchasing Agent may reject all bids and re-advertise for new bids. The Purchasing Agent may require successful bidders to furnish security conditioned upon the faithful performance of their contract and conditioned upon the payment of wages and compensation of all laborers employed or work for which a contract is made by the contractor, subcontractor, agent, or any other person.
(d) 
The Purchasing Agent shall not let any contract for periods exceeding one (1) year for street lighting, public improvements, labor or supplies.
(e) 
In case of accident or other circumstances creating an emergency, the Town Administrator may, with the consent of the Council, award contracts and make purchases for the purpose of repairing damages created by such accident or avoiding such public emergency, but, immediately afterwards, he shall file with the Mayor a certificate showing such emergency and the necessity of such action, together with an itemized account of all expenditures.
(1971 Code, sec. 2-27)