§ 3-3. Powers and Duties.

(a)

The Town Manager shall be responsible to the Council for the proper administration of the matters placed in the Town Manager's charge. Except as otherwise provided by this Charter or by ordinances not inconsistent with this Charter, the Town Manager's responsibilities shall include the following:

(1)

Enforcement and administration of the ordinances and other enactments of the Town, and of the terms and conditions imposed in favor of the Town in any contract or franchise;

(2)

The hiring, suspension, transfer and removal of Town employees, except that the appointment, suspension, transfer, or removal of any person designated as a department head shall require the Council's approval;

(3)

Annual preparation and submission to the Council of a proposed budget and capital program as provided in this Charter, and administration of the same after their adoption;

(4)

Preparation and submission to the Council, as of the end of the fiscal year, of a complete report on finances and administrative activities of the Town for the preceding year, and the provision of such other reports concerning the affairs of the Town as the Council may require;

(5)

Advice and recommendations to the Council of the present condition and future needs of the Town;

(6)

With Council approval, the establishment, consolidation, or abolition of Town departments;

(7)

Supervision and control of Town departments except as otherwise provided in this Charter;

(8)

Attendance at Council meetings and participation in discussions with the Council in an advisory capacity;

(9)

Establishment of a system of accounting and auditing for the Town which shall reflect, in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, the financial condition and financial operation of the Town; and

(10)

Performance of such other duties as required by this Charter, or as required by the Council and not inconsistent with this Charter.