In lieu of establishing the council-manager form of government by ordinance as authorized
by Section 5.1 above and by Part 4 of Article 5, Chapter 160A of the General Statutes, the Town
Council may establish the position of Town Administrator by ordinance, and may appoint
a Town Administrator to be the chief administrative officer of the Town government.
The Administrator shall be responsible to the Council for the proper administration
of Town affairs, shall serve at the pleasure of the Council, and shall perform such
duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by the Council.