§ 3.03. Powers and duties.

The town manager shall:

(1)

Execute the laws and administer the government of the town except as limited in this Charter.

(2)

Appoint and, when necessary for the good of the town, remove all officers and employees of the town, except that the recommended appointment and removal of department heads shall be subject to the approval of the council and additionally those appointed or employed by the council in accordance with the provisions of this Charter, and except as the town manager may authorize the head of a department or office to appoint and remove subordinates in such department or office, unless these powers are otherwise limited by law.

(3)

Prepare the budget annually and submit it to the town council.

(4)

Prepare and submit to the town council, as of the end of the fiscal year, a complete report on finances and administrative activities of the town for the preceding year.

(5)

Keep the town council advised of the financial condition and future needs of the town and make such recommendations as may seem to the manager desirable.

(6)

Perform such other duties as may be prescribed by this Charter or may be required of the town manager by the town council not inconsistent herewith.

(Ord. No. 12-84, § 1, 8-21-1984; Ord. No. 10-12, § 1, 2-21-2012/3-13-2012)