The Town Manager, under the direction of the Town Council shall be responsible for the administrative duties of the Town Council as hereinafter specified:
(A) Shall attend the meetings of the Town Council and recommend actions he considers advisable;
(B) Shall hire town employees according to the pay schedules and standards fixed by the legislative body or by statute, subject to the approval of the Town Council:
(C) Shall suspend or transfer town employees, if necessary for the welfare of the town, and shall discharge or remove town employees if necessary for the welfare of the town subject to the approval of the Town Council;
(D) May delegate any of his powers to an employee responsible to him, with the approval of the Town Council;
(E) Shall, where not in conflict with the Metropolitan Police Department or areas reserved to the Town Attorney, administer and enforce all ordinances, orders, and resolutions of the Town Council;
(F) Shall see that all statutes that are required to be administered by the Town Council or a town officer subject to the control of the Town Council are faithfully administered;
(G) Shall prepare budget estimates and submit them to the Town Council when required;
(H) Shall subject to authorization by the Town Council, execute contracts on behalf of the town for materials, supplies, services, or improvements, after the completion of the appropriations, notice, and competitive bidding required by statute; and
(I) May receive service of summons on behalf of the town, and such other duties as the Town Council may determine from time to time, by ordinance.
(Ord. 335, passed 5-26-82; Am. Ord. 396, passed 9-26-84; Am Ord. 468, passed 12-28-88)