The Town Manager shall be the Chief Administrative Officer of the Town. He or she shall be appointed by a majority of the Selectboard. The Town Manager shall be selected with special reference to his or her training, experience, education, and ability to perform the duties of his or her office and without reference to his or her political position persuasion. He or she shall be appointed for an indefinite period and may be removed at the discretion of the Selectboard. The Town Manager shall not simultaneously hold any elective office within the Town, nor shall he or she be employed by the Town in any capacity except as specified in the charter.