(A) There is created the position of Town Manager who shall be the administrative head of the town government.
(B) The Town Manager shall serve at the will of the Town Council or for a definite tenure not to exceed the longest remaining term in office of a member of the Town Council, in which case he may be dismissed only for cause.
(C) No member of the Town Council shall serve as the Town Manager.
(D) The Manager must execute a bond for the faithful performance of his duties.
(E) The Manager may not issue or execute bonds, notes, or warrants of the town.
(F) The Manager, under the direction of the Town Council is responsible for the administrative duties of the Town Council and:
(1) Shall attend the meetings of the Town Council and recommend actions he considers advisable;
(2) Shall hire town employees according to the pay schedules and standards fixed by the Town Council by statute;
(3) Shall suspend, discharge, remove, or transfer town employees, if necessary for the welfare of the town;
(4) May delegate any of his powers to an employee responsible to him;
(5) Shall administer and enforce all ordinances, orders, and resolutions of the Town Council;
(6) 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;
(7) Shall prepare budget estimates and submit them to the Town Council when required;
(8) Shall 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
(9) May receive service of summons on behalf of the town.
(G) The Manager may not serve as a member of Metropolitan Police, Fire, and Safety Commissioners.
(H) The Manager shall serve as the town's Safety Director:
(Ord. 2016-G-6, passed 6-28-16; Am. Ord. 2020-G-01, passed 3-17- 20)