(a) The Village hereby adopts the town manager form of government set forth in 24 V.S.A. chapter 37, which form of government shall continue unless amended by the voters in the manner provided by law.

(b) The Board of Trustees shall appoint a Village Manager who shall have all the authority, duties, and responsibilities conferred upon a town manager by the general law of the State of Vermont. All Village departments shall report directly to the Village Manager.