[Amended ASTM 4-7-1992, Art. 60]
The Board of Selectmen, unless otherwise provided
by statute, shall annually establish and promulgate fees to be charged
by Town departments and agencies for permits, licenses and other services
rendered by said departments and agencies, except for fees charged
by the School Department, Planning Board, library, Town Clerk, Town
Treasurer and Tax Collector.
[Amended STM 10-14-1987, Art. 42; AFTM 11-17-1992, Art. 16]
Each year during the month of September, the
Board of Selectmen shall publish in a newspaper published in the Town
of Falmouth a schedule of proposed fees to be effective as of the
beginning the next calendar year. The Board of Selectmen shall also
conduct a public hearing on the proposed fee schedule within ten (10)
days following the date of publication of the proposed fee schedule.
Thereafter, the Board of Selectmen may vote to adopt the proposed
fee schedule with such amendments as it deems advisable. The fee schedule
as adopted shall remain in force and effect until amended by the Board
of Selectmen.
All fees shall be reasonably related to the
cost of the service rendered.