§ 30.02. General responsibilities of department heads, town manager.

(a)

The head of each administrative department shall be responsible to the manager for the effective administration of his respective department and all activities assigned thereto. The manager may set aside any action taken by a department head and may supersede him in the functions of his office.

(b)

In the event of a vacancy in office or during the absence of any department head, the manager shall act as the department head or may designate an interim acting head to perform the function of that office.

(c)

All department heads shall keep informed as to the latest practices in their particular field and shall inaugurate, with the approval of the manager, such new practices as appear to be of benefit to the town service and the public.

(Ord. No. 285, 6-23-83)