[Adopted 7-6-2011]
It is the policy of the Selectmen of the Town of Islesboro to
elect one of its members as Chair for a one-year term. The election
shall be held at the first regular meeting of the Board after the
Annual Town Meeting. Voting shall be by secret ballot. A majority
of votes of the Selectmen present at the meeting is required to elect.
The Board shall also elect a Vice Chair who shall carry out the duties
of the Chair when the Chair is unable to carry out those duties.
The duties of the Chair are as follows:
A.
To call special or emergency meetings of the Board.
B.
To chair the meetings of the Board.
C.
To consult with the Town Manager on agenda items.
D.
To act as the official spokesperson for the Board.
E.
To be the single voice of the Board in instructing or correcting
the Town Manager.
F.
To sign documents on behalf of the Board or the Town as appropriate.
G.
To represent the Board or the Town at official functions.
H.
To liaise with the Chair of the School Committee when necessary.
Nothing in the above shall preclude a Selectman from having
an item placed on the agenda, provided that item is submitted in a
timely manner, that is, by the day before the meeting that the Board
sets for closing the agenda.
Decisions by the Chair at a meeting may be overruled by a majority
of the Selectmen present.
Nothing in the above shall preclude a Selectman from meeting
with the Town Manager and discussing matters or concerns that Selectman
may have.
Nothing in the above precludes a Selectman from expressing his
or her individual opinion to the public, provided that it is made
clear that what is expressed is that person's opinion and not necessarily
that of the Board.
