[HISTORY: Adopted by the Town of Conway 3-14-1989 by Ballot
Vote, Art. 15; amended 1992 TM, Art. 15; 1996 TM, Art. 13; 1999 TM,
Art. 9; 2013 TM, Art. 31. Subsequent amendments noted where applicable.]
PREAMBLE
This CHARTER applies to all of the TOWN OF CONWAY as originally
laid out, in whatever form, division, or parts it is now recognized
by, and retains all of the rights granted to the Town of Conway by
the General Assembly on October 1, 1765, and all rights subsequently
granted to the Town by the State of New Hampshire.
Under the authority granted by the Constitution of the State
of New Hampshire and the General Court, the voters of Conway hereby
adopt a new Charter. Adoption is made for the following purposes:
• To advance home rule and to secure as vested rights for
the Town and its people all powers possible under the laws of this
state and nation;
• To clarify the structure and organization of Town Government;
• To define the duties and responsibilities of Town Officers
and officials;
• To establish procedural requirements for the proper transaction
of Town business;
• To provide for the citizens of Conway a unified and more
convenient reference than is available with respect to the basic laws
affecting local government.
