Composition: Nine elected members for terms of three (3) years. One Councilor for each of the six districts and three Councilors in At-large positions.
Meetings: Meetings are held on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month, at 6:30 pm, at the Municipal Building. The average meeting lasts three hours.
Duties: Responsible for hiring a competent and qualified Town Administrator to run the Town Departments; Provide overall policy direction and guidance for the Administrator; Review and approve annual departmental budgets and Capital Improvement Plan items for Budget Committee and Annual Town Meeting approval; Responsible for negotiating collective bargaining agreements; Appoint qualified personnel for the appointed boards, committees and commissions; Membership in various Council subcommittees on different issues.
Other: The Board has the authority to create Ad Hoc Committees and Subcommittees to research special projects.
Administrative Code:
Section 4.17
Consists of nine elected members, one from each District and three At-large members. It is the governing body of the Town and directed by the specifications of the Town Charter. Prepares and passes ordinances, submits a proposed budget to the Budget Committee and gives direction to the Town through the Town Administrator and appointed Boards and Committees.
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