[Adopted 6-22-2020 ATM by Art. 13]
The Town hereby adopts the provisions of MGL c. 43C, providing
for optional plans of municipal administration. MGL c. 43C, § 11
authorizes the legislative body to provide, by ordinance or bylaw,
for a consolidated department of municipal finance which may include
the offices of accountant, auditor or comptroller, treasurer, collector
and assessors.
The following bylaw shall determine the powers of the Finance
Director and which officers shall be included in the Finance Department.
A.
The Director of Municipal Finance shall be appointed by and shall
be responsible to the Select Board.
B.
The Director of Municipal Finance shall serve, ex-officio, as the
Accountant of the Town.
C.
The Assessors, Collectors, Accountant and Treasurer will be included
in the Finance Department (Current elected incumbents shall serve
out their current terms of office and be subject to appointment thereafter.)
D.
The term of office of the Director of Municipal Finance shall not
be less than three years nor more than five years, subject to removal
as may be otherwise provided in the Charter of the Town.
The powers of the Director of Municipal Finance shall include:
A.
Coordination of all financial services and activities;
B.
Maintenance of all accounting records and other financial statements;
C.
Payment of all obligations;
D.
Receipt of all funds due;
E.
Assistance to all other Town departments and offices in any matter
related to financial affairs;
F.
Monitoring of the expenditure of all funds, including periodic reporting
to appropriate agencies on the status of accounts;
G.
Doing capital planning;
H.
Coordinating the budget process;
I.
Supervision of all purchases of goods, materials and supplies and
maintenance of inventory controls;
J.
Supervision of all data processing facilities; and
K.
Any other matter relating to municipal finance as may be determined
necessary or desirable.
