§ 7.06 - Powers and duties - Vermont Statutes

§ 147-7.6. Powers and duties

The town manager shall be the chief executive officer and the head of the administrative branch of the town government, and shall be responsible to the board of selectmen for the proper administration of all affairs of the town. He shall have all powers and duties laid down by chapter 37 of Title 24, V.S.A., as amended from time to time, and not inconsistent with this act. Any inconsistency shall be resolved in favor of the manager. He shall also have the power and be required to perform the following.

(1) The manager shall attend all meetings of the board of selectmen except when his removal is being considered, and keep them informed of the financial condition and future needs of the town and shall make such reports as may be required by law, this article, or ordinance, or may be requested by the selectmen. He shall make such other reports and recommendations as he may deem advisable. He shall perform such other duties as may be prescribed by this charter, or required of him by law, ordinance, or resolution of the selectmen not inconsistent with this charter.

(2) The manager shall be an ex-officio member of all standing committees except the zoning board, but may not vote.

(3) The manager shall prepare the annual budget and submit it to the selectmen and be responsible for its administration after adoption.

(4) The manager shall 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.

(5) The manager shall be responsible for the enforcement of all town laws and ordinances. The manager shall be the administrative officer under the Vermont Planning and Development Act, with all the powers and duties set forth in said act. The manager may appoint an assistant administrative officer with the approval of the board of selectmen to exercise all powers and duties required of the administrative officer under the Vermont Planning and Development Act.

(6) The manager shall be responsible for the collection of all taxes due the town.

(7) The manager shall be the general purchasing agent of the town and purchase all supplies for every department thereof.

(8) The manager shall be responsible for the operation of all departments of the town, not otherwise provided for in this charter.

(9) The manager shall have exclusive authority to appoint, fix the salary of, suspend and remove, all employees of the town appointed by him, subject to the provisions of this charter and with the consent of the board of selectmen. However, the appointment and compensation of any employee of a commission, board or division of the town having commissioners trustees or other such governing board, shall require the approval of such governing body.

(10) The manager may when advisable or proper, delegate to subordinate officers and employees of the town, any duties conferred upon him by this charter or by action of the selectmen.