Town of Norwood

Sections of the Norwood Town Charter dealing with the powers, duties, and responsibilities of the General Manager (Charter enacted 2S Chapter 197, Acts of 1914)

Section 8. The selectmen elected as provided in section two shall appoint, as soon as practicable, a general manager who shall be the administrative head of all departments of the town government, the conduct of which is by the general laws and by this act placed upon the selectmen of said town, except as provided otherwise in this act. Said general manager shall be subject to the direction and supervision and shall hold office at the will of the selectmen, and shall be a person specially fitted by education, training or experience to perform the duties of said office, and shall be appointed without regard to his political belief, and he may or may not be a resident of the town of Norwood when appointed. He shall be responsible for the efficient administration of all departments within the scope of his duties. Before entering upon the duties of his office, the general manager shall be sworn to the faithful and impartial performance thereof by the chairman of the selectmen, or by the town clerk and accountant, or by a justice of the peace. He shall execute a bond in favor of the town for the faithful performance of his duties in such sum and with such surety or sureties as may be fixed or approved by the selectmen.