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Sec. 501. - Appointment.#
The Town Administrator shall be appointed for an initial contract period not to exceed three (3) years, by no less than four (4) affirmative votes of the Town Council. Renewal contracts shall not exceed three (3) years.
Sec. 502. - Qualifications.#
The qualifications for appointment as Town Administrator are a Bachelor's Degree with five (5) years administrative experience or equivalent experience and any such other qualifications as determined by the Town Council pursuant to Section 407 (9) of this Charter.
(Res. No. 2022-0013, (General Election of 11-8-22))
Sec. 503. - Duties and Powers of the Town Administrator.#
The Town Administrator shall be responsible to the Town Council for the administration and management of the Town government.
The Town Administrator shall devote his/her entire time and attention to his/her duties as Administrator and shall not, during his/her appointment, be actively engaged in any employment, or business, or in the practice of any profession, or hold any public office other than the office of Town Administrator of the Town of Tiverton without prior Town Council approval.
The Town Administrator shall: 1.)
In accordance with the requirement of Article III, Section 301(b) (4)&(5), submit a proposed unified budget to the town council and budget committee along with any estimates of non-property tax revenue.
2.)
Direct and supervise the administration of all departments, commissions, offices and agencies of the town, except as otherwise provided by this charter or by law.
3.)
To see that all laws, provisions of this charter and acts of the council, subject to his/her direction and supervision, are faithfully executed.
4.)
Attend council meetings and shall participate in the proceedings as requested by the Council.
5.)
To appoint, from the candidates recommended by the Personnel Board all personnel provided for in this charter, applicable state law, or established by ordinance. The appointment of department heads are subject to approval by the Town Council.
6.)
Recommend to the Town Council compensation of all personnel under his/her jurisdiction. This recommendation shall be based upon a written annual performance evaluation of the personnel in question and this written evaluation shall be submitted to the Town Council.
7.)
Submit annual evaluations of Department Heads to the Town Council.
8.)
Recommend to the Town Council, adoption of measures as he/she may deem necessary or expedient for the health, safety or welfare of the community and/or employees, or for the improvement of administrative services.
9.)
Negotiate contracts as the Chief Negotiator and have the right to sign tentative agreements on behalf of the town subject to ratification by the Town Council.
10.)
Supervise and monitor the implementation of the budget and prepare for the Council, as it shall require, periodic reports on expenditures and unexpended balance totals for each department, office and agency, and report to the Council any unanticipated budget requirements or shortfalls, along with recommendations for resolution.
11.)
Ensure compliance with contractual terms and conditions favorable to the town.
12.)
Coordinate the activities of all boards, commissions and committees and as may be required by the Town Council.
13.)
Perform such other duties as may be required by the Town Council, within accepted practice in respect to the duties of this office.
14.)
Update and maintain custody of personnel files for all municipal employees with the exception of those employees under the jurisdiction of the School Department.
15.)
Prepare and submit grant requests as appropriate.
16.)
Evaluate requests and make recommendations for the Capital Improvements Program.
(Res. No. 2022-0014, (General Election of 11-8-22))
Sec. 504. - Acting town administrator.#
The Town Council shall designate the Town Clerk or a qualified person of the town to exercise the powers and perform the duties of the Town Administrator during his/her temporary absence or disability for a period of thirty-five (35) consecutive days or less.
Sec. 505. - Vacancy.#
Should the office of Town Administrator become vacant, an interim Town Administrator shall be appointed by no less than four (4) affirmative votes of the Town Council. He/She shall have all the duties and powers of the Town Administrator, except He/She shall not serve longer than six (6) months and may be summarily removed by majority vote of the Council without charge or hearing. Nothing in these rules is intended to prevent an Interim Town Administrator from applying for permanent appointment.
Sec. 506. - Suspension/Removal.#
The Town Council may suspend the Town Administrator by a majority vote of the Town Council. The Council will adopt a resolution stating the reason for suspension within ten (10) days of said suspension. The Town Administrator may respond in writing and may request a public hearing. Such request must be made within ten (10) days of the date of the resolution stating reasons for suspension. Such hearing shall be held before the Town Council no later than ten (10) days following the date of the request. After full consideration of the Administrator's written reply, and/or the results of the public hearing, the council may adopt a final resolution of removal by an affirmative vote of no less than five (5) members of the Council.
Sec. 507. - Non-Interference by the Council.#
The Council or any of its members, shall not direct or request the appointment of any person to, or their removal from office by the Town Administrator or by any of his subordinates. Except for the purpose of inquiry, the Council and its members shall deal with the administrative service solely through the Town Administrator, and neither the Town Council nor any member thereof shall give orders to any subordinates of the Town Administrator, either publicly or privately. Council members shall not direct or request action by the Town Administrator other than through official vote of the Council as a body.