Form of Government
The Town has a First Selectman, who serves as the Chief Elected and Executive Officer. The First Selectman is part of the five-member Board of Selectmen (BOS). The Board of Selectmen reviews, edits and approves the Town Administrator’s budget. The BOS also appoints all members of non-elected boards and commissions, including the Police Commission, which hires the Police Chief. The BOS hires the Town Administrator (TA), who serves as the Chief Administrative Officer for the Town. The BOS approves the hiring of all Department Heads, based on recommendations from the First Selectman and Town Administrator.
In addition, the Town has a Board of Finance (BOF) that is elected. The Representative Town Meeting (RTM) consists of 100 elected members from six districts, who serve as the legislative body for the Town. Members serve 2-year terms, with half of the seats up for election every year. The RTM approves ordinances recommended by members or the BOS. They also approve the final budget for the Town; leases or purchases of property; and all capital improvement projects including those that need to be bonded.
Sep 08, 2024
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Form of Government
The Town has a First Selectman, who serves as the Chief Elected and Executive Officer. The First Selectman is part of the five-member Board of Selectmen (BOS). The Board of Selectmen reviews, edits and approves the Town Administrator’s budget. The BOS also appoints all members of non-elected boards and commissions, including the Police Commission, which hires the Police Chief. The BOS hires the Town Administrator (TA), who serves as the Chief Administrative Officer for the Town. The BOS approves the hiring of all Department Heads, based on recommendations from the First Selectman and Town Administrator.
In addition, the Town has a Board of Finance (BOF) that is elected. The Representative Town Meeting (RTM) consists of 100 elected members from six districts, who serve as the legislative body for the Town. Members serve 2-year terms, with half of the seats up for election every year. The RTM approves ordinances recommended by members or the BOS. They also approve the final budget for the Town; leases or purchases of property; and all capital improvement projects including those that need to be bonded.
