(A) The Town Manager, under the direction of the Town Council, is responsible for the administrative duties of the Town Council. Unless a written order or ordinance of the legislative body provides otherwise, the Town Manager:
(1) Shall attend the meetings of the Town Council and recommend actions he or she considers advisable;
(2) Shall hire town employees according to the current wage and salary ordinance, and procedures fixed by the Town Council or by statute;
(3) Shall suspend, discharge, remove, or transfer town employees, if necessary, for the welfare of the town;
(4) May delegate temporary operational authority to an employee responsible to him or her;
(5) Shall assist in administering and enforcing all ordinances, orders, and resolutions of the Town Council;
(6) Shall see that all statutes and laws 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 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 law;
(9) May receive service of summons on behalf of the town; and
(10) Shall perform all lawful duties requested of him or her by the Town Council.
(B) The Town Council may, at its discretion, amend the powers and duties of the Town Manager at any time in the future.
(Ord. 4-2003, passed 7-7-2003; Am. Ord. 9-2007, passed 10-1-2007)