(a) The Manager shall be chosen solely on the basis of his/her executive, administrative, and professional qualifications.

(b) The Manager shall not take part in the organization or direction of a political party, serve as a member of a party committee, nor be a candidate for election to any public office.

(c) The Manager shall be a resident of the Town of Middlebury, once he/she has been appointed to office. The Board of Selectmen may grant permission for the Manager to live outside the Town should there be sufficient reason.