37:1 Scope of Chapter. – As used in this chapter, the word "town" shall be construed not to include cities or school districts, but shall include village districts or precincts, and the words "town clerk" shall include clerks of village precincts or districts. Source. 1929, 69:1. RL 55:1.
37:10 Compensation. – The town manager shall receive such compensation as may be fixed by the selectmen, unless otherwise specifically voted by the town. Source. 1929, 69:10. RL 55:10.
37:11 Adoption of Provisions by Town. – The provisions of this chapter shall not become operative in any town unless and until the same are adopted by a majority of the legal voters of the town present and voting at an annual meeting duly warned as hereinafter provided. Source. 1929, 69:11. RL 55:11.
37:12 Warning of Meeting. – The selectmen, upon the written application of 10 or more voters, or 1/6 of the voters in the town, shall insert a proper article in their warning for such meeting, which article shall refer to this chapter. Source. 1929, 69:12. RL 55:12.
37:13 Revocation. – A town that has adopted the provisions hereof may rescind such adoption by majority vote of the legal voters present and voting at a subsequent annual meeting, provided a proper article therefor is inserted in the warrant for such meeting; but no acts done or obligations incurred by the town manager […]
37:14 Adoption of Provisions by Village Districts. – A village district or precinct organized under, or established by special act for any of the purposes set forth in RSA 52:1, may avail itself of the provisions hereof, so far as applicable, if a majority of the voters thereof present and voting at a district […]
37:15 Ballot Vote on Adoption and Discontinuance. – Whenever an article has been inserted in the warrant for the annual meeting of any town, village district or precinct, calling for consideration of the question of adopting the provisions of this chapter, the following question shall be submitted to the voters at such meeting: "Do […]
37:16 Acting as Collector of Taxes. – Any town which shall have adopted the provisions of this chapter may at the annual or a special meeting, under a proper article in the warrant, vote to authorize the selectmen to appoint the town manager to also be collector of taxes within and for such town […]
37:17 Authorization. – Any vote taken under the provisions of RSA 37:16 shall be by ballot. If the town wherein such action is to be taken had adopted an official ballot system, and has previously adopted the provisions of this chapter, the clerk shall add to the ballot the following question: "Shall the powers […]
37:2 Appointment of Manager. – The selectmen of towns adopting the provisions of this chapter, as herein provided, shall forthwith thereafter appoint a town manager who may or may not, when appointed, be a resident of the town or state. Source. 1929, 69:2. RL 55:2.
37:3 Qualifications of Manager and Authority of Selectmen. – The town manager shall be selected with special reference to his education, training, and experience to perform the duties of his office, and without reference to his political belief; and shall in all matters be subject to the direction and supervision, and hold office at […]
37:4 Oath and Bond. – Before entering upon the duties of his office, the town manager shall be sworn to the faithful and impartial performance thereof, and a certificate to that effect shall be filed with the town clerk; and he shall execute a bond in favor of the town for the faithful performance […]
37:5 General Authority. – The town manager shall be the administrative head of all departments of the town and be responsible for the efficient administration thereof, except as herein otherwise provided. He shall have general supervision of the property and business affairs of the town and of the expenditure of moneys appropriated by it […]
37:6 Powers and Duties in Particular. – The town manager shall have the power and it shall be his duty: I. To organize, continue, or discontinue, from time to time, such departments as the selectmen may from time to time determine. II. To appoint, upon merit and fitness alone, and to remove, all subordinate […]
37:7 Approval of Vouchers. – The town manager may approve vouchers for obligations incurred by any department of which he has supervision, and, except during his absence or disability, the selectmen shall not draw orders for the payment of any such obligations without such approval. The selectmen may themselves approve such vouchers, or authorize […]
37:8 Vacancy. – Any vacancy in the office of town manager shall be filled as soon as practicable by the selectmen; and pending the appointment of a permanent manager, the selectmen may appoint a person to perform temporarily the duties of that office. Source. 1929, 69:8. RL 55:8.
37:9 Incompatibility of Offices. – The town manager during the time that he or she holds such appointment, may be manager of a district or precinct located wholly or mainly within the same town, and may be elected or appointed to any municipal office in such town or included district or precinct that would […]
