[Amended by Acts 2012, c. 410, approved 1-4-2013; Acts 2020,
c. 245, approved 12-29-2020]
(a)
Composition, term of office.
There shall be a select board composed of 5 members elected
for terms of 3 years each, so arranged that the term of at least 1
member shall expire each year.
(b)
Powers and duties.
The executive powers of the town shall be vested in the select
board. The select board shall have all of the powers and duties given
to boards of selectmen under the constitution and laws of the commonwealth
and such additional powers and duties as may be authorized by this
act, by by-law or by other town meeting vote. The select board shall
cause the laws and orders for the government of the town to be enforced
and shall cause a record of its official acts to be maintained. The
select board shall be the chief policy making board of the town and
shall act by the issuance of policy statements and guidelines to be
followed and implemented by all town agencies serving under the board.
The select board shall be the licensing authority of the town
and shall have power to issue licenses, to make all necessary rules
and regulations regarding the issuance of such licenses, and to attach
such conditions and restrictions thereto as it deems to be in the
public interest, and to enforce the laws relating to all businesses
for which it issues licenses.
To aid the select board in the conduct of its official business
and duties, the select board shall appoint a town manager.
(c)
Appointment powers.
The select board shall appoint a town manager, town counsel,
and town accountant. The select board shall also appoint all boards,
committees, and commissions except as otherwise provided by this act,
by by-law or other vote of the town meeting and such other regional
authorities, districts, or committees in accordance with any applicable
laws, or interlocal agreement.
