The Municipal Administrator shall be required to possess the following qualifications:
(a) Have three to five years of administrative experience and training related to public service and administration.
(b) Possess the ability to read, interpret and analyze contracts, ordinances, financial guidelines and legal documents.
(c) Have the ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with elected officials and appointed officials, staff, other public offices, volunteer departments and the general public.
(d) Possess experience with grant writing procedures and reporting.
(e) Possess considerable knowledge of laws, regulations, ordinances, etc. applicable to city government.
(f) Have the ability to plan, analyze and organize town operations; ability to develop alternatives; determine costs, advantages and disadvantages of various alternatives.
(g) Possess knowledge of management principles and practices as they apply to personnel management and organizational management.
(h) Have an understanding of the budget process as well as the accounting process for Class IV municipalities.
(i) Have the ability to use computers and software programs.
(j) Possess the ability to carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with Town ordinances and policies which include, but are not limited to, the following; making recommendations for hiring, disciplining or demoting of employees; addressing complaints from the general public; resolving problems of employees; arranging training for employees; planning, assigning, and directing the workforce; employee evaluations on a yearly basis.
(Passed 10-12-10.)