§ 3.5. General powers of the governing board.  


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  • (a)

    The government of the town and the general management of the town shall be vested in the governing body, except that the town manager shall have the powers hereinafter specified.

    (b)

    In addition to other powers conferred upon it by law, the governing body may adopt and provide for the execution of such ordinances, rules, and regulations, not inconsistent with this Charter, as may be necessary or appropriate to protect health, life, or property, or to preserve or promote the comfort, convenience, security, good order, better government, or the general welfare of the town or its inhabitants; may enforce the same by imposing penalties on such as violate them; and may compel the performance of the duties imposed upon others, by suitable penalties.