There shall be a Board of Selectmen consisting of the First Selectman and five Selectmen, elected as provided in Article
VIII.
[Amended 5-2-2005, effective 6-1-2005]
(a) At its first meeting of the Board of Selectmen following
each biennial Town election, the Selectmen in accordance with the
General Statutes shall fix the time and place of their regular meetings.
(b) A special meeting of the Board of Selectmen may be
called by the First Selectman or by any two Selectmen. Notice of any
such special meeting shall be given in accordance with the provisions
of the Connecticut General Statutes, as same may be amended from time
to time.
(c) Four members of the Board of Selectmen shall constitute
a quorum for the transaction of business.
(d) The affirmative vote of a majority of the votes cast
in respect of a matter at a meeting at which a quorum is present at
the time of the vote shall be the act of the Board of Selectmen unless
a greater vote is required in respect of such matter by this Charter
or by ordinance or General Statutes or applicable Special Act.
(e) The Board of Selectmen may make such other rules for
the conduct of its affairs as it deems advisable, including rules
on disqualification in matters of conflicting personal interest.
[Amended 5-2-2005, effective 6-1-2005]
(a) Action for purchase or sale of real property by the Town shall be initiated by the Board of Selectmen. Prior to making (1) any sale or other conveyance of any such property or interest therein for a consideration in excess of the greater of .15% of the total budget for that fiscal year or $50,000; or (2) any purchase or acquisition of any such property or interest therein for a consideration in excess of the greater of .15% of the total budget for that year or $50,000, the Board of Selectmen, not less than one day and not more than 30 days prior to the date of execution of the proposed transaction shall notice a Special Town Meeting for consideration of the proposed transaction. Notice of such meeting shall be given according to the methods set forth for the notice of a Special Town Meeting in §
3-2(e).
(b) Any lease for a period in excess of one year shall
be considered a sale, conveyance, purchase, or other acquisition of
real property within the meaning of this section.
[Amended 5-2-1983, effective 6-1-1983]