§ 404. Duties for Manager
(a) The Town Manager shall be the Chief Executive Officer of the Town and shall:
(1) Carry out the policies established by the Select Board, to whom the Town Manager shall
be accountable.
(2) Attend all meetings of the Select Board, except when the Manager’s compensation or
removal is being considered; keep the Select Board informed of the financial condition
and future needs of the Town; and make any other reports that may be required by law,
requested by the Select Board, or deemed by the Manager to be advisable.
(3) Perform all other duties prescribed by this charter or required by law or by resolution
of the Select Board.
(4) Be an ex-officio member of all standing committees except the Development Review Board
and shall not vote.
(5) Prepare an annual budget, submit it to the Select Board, and be responsible for its
administration after adoption.
(6) Compile for general distribution at the end of each fiscal year a complete report
on the finances and administrative activities of the Town for the year.
(7) Provide to the Select Board a monthly financial statement, with a copy to the Town
Treasurer.
(8) Perform all duties now conferred by law on the Road Commissioner within all areas
of the Town, except within villages that vote not to surrender their charters under
this charter, notwithstanding the provisions of 24 V.S.A. § 1236(5).
(9) Perform all duties now conferred by law on the Collector of Delinquent Taxes.
(10) Under policies approved by the Select Board, be the General Purchasing Agent of the
Town and purchase all equipment and supplies and contract for services for every department
pursuant to the purchasing and bid policies approved by the Select Board.
(11) Be responsible for the system of accounts.
(12) Be responsible for the operation of all departments, including the Police and Fire
Departments.
(13) Under policies approved by the Select Board, have exclusive authority to appoint,
fix the salaries of, suspend, and remove all officers and employees except those who
are elected or who are appointed by the Select Board. When the Town Manager position
is vacant, this authority shall be exercised by the Select Board.
(b) The Town Manager may, when advisable or proper, delegate to subordinate officers and
employees of the Town any duties conferred upon the Manager. (Added 2023, No. M-27 (Adj. Sess.), § 2, eff. May 30, 2024.)