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.�as.Ja.i.;dl': g17,::Cp'sli•� • . Section 221 Advisory Boards and Commissions As provided for in Section 220 of this Charter, the County Council shall have the power to appoint for desig- nated periods boards and commissions of citizens, repre- senting various interests in the County, to act in on advisory or consultative capacity to the County Council. Each board or commission shall elect its own officers. All members thereof shall serve without pay. ARTICLE III COUNTY MANAGER Section 301 Appointment and Removal of the County Manager (a) The Council shall appoint a County Manager and may remove hire from office at pleasure. Prior to his being removed from office, he shall be given a written statement of reosons and a prompt public hearing if requested. (b) Upon the issuance of a written statement pertain- ing to the removal of the County Manager, the Council shall appoint cn acting manager to perform the duties of the County Munoger until reinstatement or a permanent replacement is employed. No acting manager shall serve for o period greater than six months. Section 302 Qualifications of the County Manager The County Manager shall be appointed on the basis of his education cnd his processional experience in executive and administrative affairs. At the time of his oppoint- ment he need not be a resident of Talbot County, but must reside in Talbot County promptly after his appoint- ment. Section 303 Compensation of the County Manager The County Manager shall receive compensation as pro- vided by law. Section 304 Powers and Duties of the County Manager The County Manager is the chief administrative officer of the County. Under the direction of the Council, the County Manager hos the following powers and duties: (a) He shall direct and supervise the administration of all agencies of the County government, except os other- wise provided by this Charter or by law. (b) He shall, with the approval of the Council, appoint, suspend, or remove the head of each agency of the Coun- ty government except for the County Attorney as provided for in Section 220 of this Charter. During the temporary obsence or disability of the head of an agency of the County government, or if the position becomes vacant, the County Manager shall, with the approval of the Council, moke a temporary appointment to fill the posi- tion. No temporary appointment shall extend for a period longer than six months.