What is the Town Administrator’s function?

The town administrator is hired to serve the Mayor and Council and the community and to bring to the local government the benefits of training and experience in administering local government projects and programs on behalf of the governing body. The administrator prepares a budget for the Mayor and Council's consideration; makes recommendations to the Mayor and Council and Personnel Committee in regards to the recruitment and hiring of employees; supervises government's staff; serves as the Mayor and Council's chief adviser; and carries out the Mayor and Council's policies. The Mayor and Council and citizens count on the administrator to provide complete and objective information, pros and cons of alternatives, and long-term consequences.

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1. What is the form of government of Capitol Heights?
2. What is the council-manager form, which is used in so many local governments?
3. Is it a responsive form of government?
4. What is the Mayor and Council's function?
5. What is the Town Administrator’s function?
6. Does the Town Administrator participate in policy determination?
7. Are all council-manager governments structured the same way?
8. How much citizen participation is possible under council-manager government?
9. How is the Town Administrator selected?