The 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 Town Council provides otherwise, the Manager:
(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 Town Council or by statute;
(C) Shall suspend, discharge, remove, or transfer town employees, if necessary for the welfare of the town;
(D) May delegate any of his powers to an employee responsible to him;
(E) Shall 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 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.
(IC 36-5-5-8)