Appointments and qualifications
The select board shall by majority vote of the entire select
board appoint a town manager. The method of selection shall be left
to the discretion of the select board so long as the method of selection
ensures orderly, nonpartisan action toward securing a competent and
qualified person to fill the position. The town manager shall be chosen
solely upon the basis of the individual's administrative training,
education, experience and ability and need not, when appointed, be
a resident of the town; provided, however, that the town manager shall
establish such residence within 12 months following the effective
date of appointment; provided further, that the select board may,
by a 2/3 vote of the entire board, extend to a time certain the time
for establishing residence or waiving this requirement.