Town of Groveland, MA Chapter 155 Selectmen, Board of

[HISTORY: Adopted by the Town Meeting of the Town of Groveland as Ch. 2, Art. IV; Ch. 2, Art. VI, § 2-121 of the General Bylaws. Amendments noted where applicable.]

§ 155-1 Scope of authority.

The Selectmen shall exercise a general supervision over all matters affecting the interests or welfare of the Town.

§ 155-2 Authority to institute and prosecute suits.

[Amended 4-24-2023 ATM by Art. 16]

The Selectmen shall have full authority as agents of the Town to institute and prosecute suits in the name of the Town, appear for and defend suits brought against it and employ counsel therefor, unless otherwise specially ordered by a vote of the Town.

§ 155-3 Authority to settle claims and employ counsel.

The Selectmen may settle any claims or suits against the Town, which in their opinion cannot be defended successfully, when the amount to be paid does not exceed $200. They may employ counsel whenever they deem it necessary.

§ 155-4 Authority to appear on behalf of Town.

The Selectmen may appear (either personally or by counsel) before any committee of the legislature, or board or commission, to protect the interests of the Town, but are not authorized by this section to commit the Town to any course of action.

§ 155-5 Authority to execute deeds of conveyance.

Whenever it shall be necessary to execute any deed conveying land, or other instrument required to carry into effect any vote of the Town, the same shall be executed by the Selectmen, or a majority of them in behalf of the Town, unless the Town shall otherwise vote in any special case.

§ 155-6 Duty to receive reports from Chief of Police.

The Chief of Police shall annually submit to the Board of Selectmen a written report of all complaints, arrests and prosecutions made by the Police Department.

§ 155-7 Authority to contract.

Unless otherwise provided by a vote of Town Meeting, the Board of Selectmen or Procurement Officer designated pursuant to MGL c. 30B is authorized to enter into any contract for the exercise of the Town's corporate powers, on such terms and conditions as are deemed appropriate. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Board of Selectmen or Procurement Officer shall not contract for any purpose, or any terms, or under any conditions inconsistent with any applicable provision of any general or special bylaw.

§ 155-8 Administration of Langley Poor and Needy Fund.

The Selectmen of the Town shall administer the Langley Poor and Needy Fund, formerly cared for by the Welfare Department.