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Section 2. 6. 5 Reimbursement. The members of the Finance Committee shall serve without pay for their. services, but they may be reimbursed for actual expenses incurred in rN the discharge of their duties hereunder, with the approval of the Board of Selectmen. Section 2 . 6 . 6 Vacancies. Vacancies occurring in the Finance Com- mittee shall be filled as provided in Massachusetts General Laws , Chapter 41, Section 11. Section 2. 6. 7 Election. Members of the Finance Committee shall be elected by Australian Ballot at the annual election of town officers commending with the Annual Election of 1976 . Article �. 7 Planning Board Section 2. 7. 1 Membership. The voters of the Town shall choose by ballot, beginning with the annual election in March of 1960, a Planning Board to consist of five members under the provisions of General Laws , Chapter 41, Section 81A; provided that at the 1960 election members of the Planning Board shall be elected, one for a term of one year, one for a term of two years , one for a term of three years , one for a term of four years, and one for a term of five years; subsequent annual elections to choose one member for a term of five years. Section 2. 7. 2 Powers and Duties. The powers and duties of such Board shall be such as are stated in General Laws of the Commonwealth and, in addition, shall consider and advise upon municipal improvements at the request of other town officials , departments, boards or commit- tees , or upon its own initiative . - Section 2. 7. 3 Vacancies. Vacancies occurring in the Board shall be filled as provided in General Laws , Chapter 41, Section 11. Section 2. 7. 4 Public Hearings. The Planning Board upon its own initiation may, and upon the petition of ten persons shall, hold public hearings, fourteen days public 4v noticeof which shall be given, for the consideration of any amendments to the zoning map or to the zoning by-laws; and report to a town meeting its recommen- dations as to what action should be taken. Section 2. 7. 5 Consulting Engineer. The Planning Board may appoint a consulting engineer. -10- .