[Amended 6-7-2023 ATM by Art. 21]
There shall be a Finance Committee consisting of 9 members who
shall reside in the Town and shall be registered voters therein. Of
this Committee no person holding an elective position or any other
position in Town, other than that of Town Meeting member, shall be
eligible to serve on the Finance Committee. The Town Moderator shall
appoint all members of the Finance Committee, each of whom shall serve
a term of three years. It is recommended that at least one member
from each precinct be appointed by the Town Moderator, to ensure equitable
representation. The term of office of each such member will expire
on June 30.
In the event of a vacancy on the Finance Committee,
the Town Moderator shall forthwith make an appointment to fill the
vacancy for the unexpired term.
The Finance Committee shall elect its own Chairman
and Secretary.
The Finance Committee shall consider all municipal questions relating to appropriations and may consider any municipal questions. It shall hear members of Town departments and citizens of the Town relative to any matter before the Committee and shall make such recommendations as the Committee deems advisable upon all subjects considered by it. It shall submit its recommendations and report to each Town Meeting. See also § 4-7.
