Bill > H4414

This bill authorizes the town of Carlisle to create a new bylaw establishing a Town Administrator position with specific powers and responsibilities. The Town Administrator would be appointed by the Select Board and serve as their primary agent, responsible for managing daily municipal operations while being prohibited from creating independent policy. The bill grants the Town Administrator authority to appoint, discipline, and remove most town employees, with notable exceptions including the Police Chief, Fire Chief, Town Clerk, Town Treasurer/Tax Collector, and Town Counsel, which would remain under the Select Board's appointment. The Town Administrator would also be responsible for supervising and managing town departments, ensuring efficient operations, and implementing policy directives from the Select Board, while being required to consult with specific town officials when making appointments that affect their operations. Employees from certain departments like the Public Schools, Fire Department, Gleason Public Library, and Board of Health would remain under the management of their respective existing leadership. The bill provides the Town Administrator with the ability to appoint interim officials during vacancies and requires them to perform duties as directed by the Select Board. The new bylaw would take effect immediately upon passage.

Government Affairs

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H4414