401.1 
The Select Board shall appoint a Town Manager as the chief executive and administrative official of the Town on the basis of character, executive leadership, administrative qualifications, education, and experience in municipal administration. Experience in project planning and operation is desirable.
401.2 
The Town Manager need not be a resident of the Town at the time of appointment and may reside outside the Town while in office, provided that the Select Board in office at the time of the appointment approves, by majority vote, said approval not to be rescinded during the Town Manager's term of office or any subsequent terms upon contract renewal.
The Select Board shall appoint a Town Manager for a specific term, as specified by contract, the first six months of which shall be probationary. The procedure leading to the appointment of a Town Manager shall be as follows:
402.1 
The Select Board shall consult with the Maine Municipal Association regarding recruiting procedures and may make use of any services the Maine Municipal Association might have available. In addition, the Select Board should consider hiring a search consultant to assist with arranging and structuring interviews and conducting background checks of the applicants. This information shall be made available to the Search Committee.
402.2 
A Search Committee of not less than five and not more than seven Town residents shall be appointed by the Select Board within 30 days of the office of Town Manager becoming vacant or within 30 days' notice to the Select Board that the office of Town Manager will become vacant, whichever comes first. One member of the Select Board shall serve as an ex-officio member of the Search Committee. The Search Committee shall endeavor to complete its tasks within 90 days of its formation. The Select Board may also choose to appoint an interim Town Manager with a majority plus one vote of the entire Select Board with qualifications similar to 401.1 above.
402.3 
All meetings of the Search Committee shall be conducted as executive sessions and all information and discussions are confidential to the extent allowed by law.
402.4 
The Search Committee shall choose from its members a Chair that is responsible for conducting the meetings and conveying to the Select Board the progress of the search.
402.5 
The Search Committee shall also choose from its members a Vice Chair who shall act in the event the Chair is absent or unable to carry out their duties.
402.6 
The Select Board shall present to the Search Committee a job description for the position of Town Manager.
402.7 
The Search Committee shall receive and review all applications for Town Manager, ensuring that the minimum standards set out in State law are met and that the applications meet the requirements of the job description.
402.8 
The Search Committee shall present to the Select Board a semifinal list of candidates for the position of Town Manager.
402.9 
After interviews of the semifinalists, the Search Committee shall present to the Select Board a list of finalists, not to exceed five.
402.10 
By a simple majority vote, the Select Board may add to the list of finalists, additional finalists from the original list of semifinalists, not to exceed two.
402.11 
The Select Board shall, as a group, interview in person in executive session, each of the finalists for the position of Town Manager.
402.12 
Appointment of a Town Manager requires a majority plus one vote of the entire Select Board.
The Select Board shall, by contract, fix the compensation, benefits, holidays, vacation, and other terms, and provide for the reimbursement of the actual and necessary expenses incurred in the performance of the Town Manager's duties.
403.1 
The Select Board shall consult with the Maine Municipal Association to determine the usual salary range and benefits provided to Town Managers of towns similar in administrative size and fluctuating seasonal population to Ogunquit, and with similar levels of experience, education, and training.
404.1 
The Town Manager may not serve as a member of the Select Board, Assessor, member of the School Board, or any other Town board, committee, or commission (state law reference: Title 30-A MRSA § 2632).
404.2 
Other than a Select Board member, current or former municipal officials or employees with qualifications listed in section 401.1 above may be appointed Town Manager. When a current municipal official or employee is appointed Town Manager, they must immediately submit in writing to the Select Board their resignation from their municipal office or position (state law reference: Title 30-A MRSA § 2606).
404.3 
Select Board members are ineligible to be appointed Town Manager while serving on the Select Board or within one year after their term on the Select Board expires.
The Town Manager shall:
405.1 
Be the chief executive and administrative official of the Town and be responsible to the Select Board for the administration of all departments and offices over which the Select Board has control.
405.2 
Appoint, subject to the confirmation or veto by the Select Board, all department heads except those otherwise provided for under State Statute or this Charter. All appointments and promotions of Town officials and employees shall be made solely on the basis of merit and fitness demonstrated by examination or other evidence of accomplishment.
405.3 
Be responsible to the Select Board for administration of all departments and offices over which the Board has control.
405.4 
Serve in any office as the head of any department under the control of the Select Board when so directed by the Select Board.
405.5 
Have exclusive authority to remove for cause, after notice and hearing, any person the Town Manager is authorized to appoint, and to report all such removals to the Select Board, unless otherwise provided for by this Charter or Maine state law.
405.6 
Unless otherwise provided by municipal ordinance, the Town Manager shall supervise all Town appointees whom the municipal officers are required by statute to appoint, and appoint, subject to confirmation by the Select Board, and supervise all other subordinates and assistants. The Town Manager shall have the authority to delegate supervisory authority to the head of a department. The Town Manager's authority does not extend to supervision of members of Boards, auditors, attorneys and assessors. The Town Manager shall maintain current job descriptions for all Town employees.
405.7 
Act as Purchasing Agent for all departments, except the Wells-Ogunquit Community School District, adhering to the Town's Purchasing Policy.
405.8 
Attend all meetings of the Select Board, unless excused.
405.9 
Make recommendations to the Select Board regarding the efficient operation of the Town.
405.10 
Attend all Town meetings and other meetings and hearings as so directed by the Select Board.
405.11 
Keep the Select Board and the residents of the Town informed with respect to the financial condition of the Town. Twelve times per year, at the opening of the first Select Board meeting of every month, prior to the discussion of any business or public hearings, the Town Manager, or the Town Manager's appointee, shall address the inhabitants of Ogunquit with the express purpose of updating and informing the residents of Ogunquit as to the present status of approved projects and departmental financial achievements and/or deficiencies. It shall be at the discretion of the Town Manager to determine the depth of the public updates. The residents shall have the opportunity to submit written questions to the Town Manager on any budget issues or other questions regarding the Town's affairs and the Town Manager shall respond to these questions during the next monthly report.
405.12 
Collect the necessary data and prepare the budget for the Select Board.
405.13 
Assist, insofar as possible, residents and taxpayers in discovering their lawful remedies in cases involving complaints of unfair vendor, administrative and governmental practices.
405.14 
Be aware of and make application, after notice to the Select Board, for state, federal and other grants for the benefit of the Town.
405.15 
Perform such other duties as may be prescribed by this Charter or required by the Select Board, consistent with this Charter.
405.16 
Notify the Town Clerk, for inclusion in the Annual Town Report, of the attendance record of the members of the Select Board meetings.
The Town Manager may, with the consent of the Select Board, designate by letter filed with the Town Clerk, a qualified person, preferably a resident of the Town, to perform the duties of the Town Manager and serve as the acting Town Manager in the event of an extended absence or disability. In the event of failure of the Town Manager to designate, the Select Board shall appoint a qualified person, preferably a resident of the Town, to perform the duties of the Town Manager until such time as the Town Manager returns.
The Town Manager may be removed or suspended for cause by the Select Board, during a contract term or during any renewal contract term, in accordance with the following procedure:
407.1 
The Select Board shall file with the Town Clerk a written preliminary resolution setting forth the specific reason for the proposed removal, a copy of which shall be delivered to the Town Manager within five days of filing. The Town Manager may, within 10 business days of receiving the resolution, reply in writing and may request a hearing. The Town Manager shall specify whether that hearing is to be held in public or executive session.
407.2 
Upon request for a hearing, the Select Board shall hold a hearing not earlier than five business days after the request is filed and not later than 20 business days.
407.3 
After the hearing or at the expiration of the time permitted the Town Manager to request the hearing, if no such request is made, the Select Board may adopt or reject the resolution of removal.
407.4 
Removal of the Town Manager requires a majority plus one of the Select Board, all members being present.
407.5 
The Select Board may suspend the Town Manager from duty in the preliminary resolution, but in no event shall the Town Manager's salary and benefits be affected until the final resolution of removal has been adopted (state law reference: Title 30-A MRSA § 2633).
407.6 
This section of Article IV refers to removal for cause only during a contract term. The Select Board has sole authority to renew or not renew the Town Manager's contract upon completion of the contract term or any renewal term based on the terms of the contract.