Can a town selectman hire a town administrator?
Q: If there is no provision for a town manager, can the selectmen hire a town administrator? A: Yes, subject to budgetary considerations, the selectmen may hire a town administrator, administrative assistant or other staff they deem necessary to assist them in running the everyday business of the town.
What’s the difference between a town manager and a town administrator?
This is an important distinction between the town manager position and the town administrator position. By adopting the town manager form of government, the legislative body is placing some of the authority that would otherwise be held by the selectmen into the hands of a non-elected official.
Can a town administrator serve on the Budget Committee?
A town administrator is similarly precluded from serving as a member-at-large on the budget committee if he or she is a full-time employee or a part-time department head. Like the town manager, the town administrator could serve as the alternate for the ex-officio member representing the governing body.
Can a municipality refuse to hire a non-citizen?
Of course, municipalities must comply with the same laws as other employers regarding non-discrimination in the hiring process, so for example, a town could not refuse to hire someone just because he or she is not a citizen. In other respects, however, the municipality is free to require whatever qualifications it wishes.
Q: If there is no provision for a town manager, can the selectmen hire a town administrator? A: Yes, subject to budgetary considerations, the selectmen may hire a town administrator, administrative assistant or other staff they deem necessary to assist them in running the everyday business of the town.
How does a town get a town manager?
A: The legislative body. In order to have a town manager, the voters must adopt the provisions of RSA Chapter 37 at an annual meeting. The question must be included on the warrant upon the written application of 10 or more voters, or one-sixth of the voters in town. RSA 37:12. The selectmen may place the question on the warrant as well.
What happens if there is a town administrator vacancy?
If there is a vacancy in the town administrator position, the position may or may not be filled, as the selectmen deem appropriate and in accordance with the town’s personnel policies, if any. Q: Can the legislative body decide to elect the town manager or town administrator?
A town administrator is similarly precluded from serving as a member-at-large on the budget committee if he or she is a full-time employee or a part-time department head. Like the town manager, the town administrator could serve as the alternate for the ex-officio member representing the governing body.