Cohasset has a very strong Town Managers Act. The TM is the chief administrative officer responsible to the BoS for the effective management of the Town including the budget, personnel, collective bargaining, and litigation.
A pretty important person. So what skill sets and qualities should we be looking for in a our new town manager?
I suggest it's at least as important to have some business acumen as a knowedge of municipal law. Someone, maybe, who is a hands-on manager (different from micromanager) with expertise in turnaround situations. I say this because I am convinced we need to get over the 'municipal government' mindset and reevaluate how our 'corporation' is structured, budgeted and managed.
I don't have the business argot but there are a lot of you out there who do. I'd appreciate your input.
I know in my mind, heart and gut that this is without a doubt what needs to happen. What do you think?
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I've been watching town government for 46 years.
Hire the right people and nothing will serve you better.
I understand there is a citizen's petition to return the powers of water and sewer to the board of selectmen.
NO WAY.
Hire a new town manager and tell him what you expect. Ask for monthly financial reports.
Good work on the blog!
Forgot to answer your real question.
I'm worried about your hiring a town manager who is not practiced in municipal government. It's a very different bag of worms.
Very unlike the rest of the world.
Have coffee with Town Manager Phil Lemnios in Hull. He went to Hull straight from an assistant to the Mayor position in Brockton.
He's an excellent TM and he will direct you to the right decisionl
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