30-A M.R.S. §2601: Appointment and term of officials; generally

1. Appointment of officials and employees. Except where specifically provided by law, charter or ordinance, the municipal officers shall appoint all municipal officials and employees required by general law, charter or ordinance and may remove those officials and employees for cause, after notice and hearing.

2. Term of officials. Unless otherwise specified, the term of all municipal officials is one year.