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Reviewers discuss town manager powers, removal threshold and role clarity
Summary
The commission reviewed Article 6 and debated the threshold to remove the town manager, due‑process protections and whether operational specifics should remain in contract rather than the charter; counsel and the town manager recommended leaving many details to contracts and procedures.
The Charter Review Commission reviewed Article 6 and held a substantive discussion on the town manager’s appointment, duties and removal process.
The draft reiterates that "the town manager shall be the chief administrative officer of the town" and lists typical managerial duties, including hiring and supervising town staff and preparing annual…
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