Typical Duties of a Town Manager/Town Administrator

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General Scope

Carries out the policies adopted by the elected body.

Provides professional administration, management and supervision of municipal departments.

Assures compliance with relevant federal laws and regulations, Massachusetts General Laws and municipal bylaws, ordnances and regulations.

Develops long-range plans with guidance from the elected body and assists in the achievement of common goals and objectives.

Type received: general policy direction by elected board or council.

Exercised:

Independent judgment.

Assumes full responsibility for decisions.

Oversees key department managers.

Functions as the Chief Executive/Administrative Officer of the municipality.

Prepares council or board meeting agenda materials.

Prepares a comprehensive annual operating budget and capital improvement plan.

Ensures fiscal responsibility and modern accounting and financial reporting practices.

Develops performance measurement systems for municipal services.

Plans for short-term and long-term financing for capital projects.

Makes recommendations for appointments and removal of relevant positions and membership on committees.

Recruits, hires and supervises the municipal workforce, including key department managers.

Provides oversight of personnel functions, collective bargaining, classification and compensation plans and benefits.

Serves as the Chief Procurement Officer.

Oversees and manages property and assets.

Applies for and administers federal, state and private grant funds.

Acts as the liaison with state and federal government, local civic and business entities, and interested members of the public.

Facilitates the flow and understanding of ideas and information between and among elected officials, employees and citizens.

Some example manager/administrator position descriptions are provided below: