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Town Manager

General Government

MISSION STATEMENT AND ORGANIZATIONAL COMMITMENT

The Town Manager's Office is committed to serving the citizens of Hull with the highest level of dignity, integrity and ethical standards.  Working cooperatively with the Select Board and Town Departments, the Town Manager's Office will ensure consistent, sustainable and reliable service to residents, businesses, and visitors alike while fostering a collaborative approach in advancing the collective goals and priorities of the Town.

 

Town Manager commits to: 

• Serve with dignity and continuously demonstrate the highest ideals integrity and ethical standards

• Be a resource to the Select Board and Staff ensuring cohesiveness and communication in advancing shared goals and priorities

• Serve in the role with courtesy in relations with staff, elected Board members, commissions, committees and the public

• Provide a safe environment for all without regard to origin, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or socioeconomic status

• Maintain responsibility for the integrity of the Board’s processes and represent the will of the Board as appropriate

• Disseminate information on Board procedures, current agenda items, and other related meeting items in a timely manner

• Providing guidance on all matters requiring action by the Select Board and enable all Members to participate in policy and necessary decision making under their authority in an informed manner

• Coordinate and facilitate the orientation of new Board members

• Town Manager shall serve as the liaison between the Select Board and Staff

TOWN MANAGER RESPONSIBILITIES

The Town Manager is appointed by the Select Board as Chief Administrative Officer to oversee the daily operations of the Town, advise and administer the policies and procedures of the Select Board, and enforce Town by-laws and actions passed at Town Meeting. The Manager's authority and responsibilities are established by the Town Charter and include:

  • Chief Financial Officer
  • Chief Procurement Officer
  • Manager of the Hull Municipal Light Plant
  • Supervisor of all Town Departments (except school departments)
  • Coordination of Operational and Strategic Planning for the Town
  • Labor Relations and Collective Bargaining
  • Contract Negotiations
  • Manage Town Buildings, Properties and Facilities
  • Liaise with Federal, State and Local Officials