The Mayor shall appoint a Harbormaster and any Assistant Harbormasters
as the Mayor deems necessary. (See MGL c. 102, § 19.) When
deemed to be in the best interests of the Town, the Harbormaster or
Assistant Harbormaster may also be a Town officer or employee performing
related duties.
The Harbormaster and any Assistant Harbormasters shall serve
without compensation, but, subject to appropriation and the approval
of the Mayor, they shall be eligible for reimbursement for their actual
and necessary expenses incurred in the performance of their duties.