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Lastly, I would be remiss if I did not recognize the con- Report of the tinued hard work, dedication, and professionalism of ]Executive Secretary Mrs. Joyce Mason,Mrs.Deborah Dami, and Mr. Joseph Reardon, whose efforts and support provide an in- - valuable service to the community. To the Honorable Board of Selectmen Respectfully submitted, it is my distinct pleasure to submit to you the 1991 Kevin J. Harrington report of the Office of the Executive Secretary.It has been Executive.Secretary my pleasure to serve the Board and the residents of the Town of Mashpee during the past year.As you know the year has presented continuing fiscal challenges which re- quire constant vigilance in an effort to ensure that resources are prudently expended. In response to the Board's direction to maintain budgetary levels within the available revenue stream,a balanced budget was produc- ed that did not require any increase in property tax. We are confident that this can be accomplished as well in FY93. In 1991, we were able to complete a Fiscal Policy Ad- visory Report, which was the culmination of many months of work by a Committee formed in 1990 by the Board of Selectmen. This financial blueprint is intended to allow the Town's financial decisions to be made in an environment that is sensitive and responsive to debt management issues,revenue projections, operational and capital projects. The continued use of this document is essential to ensure fiscal stability, maximum service delivery, and thoughtful financial decision making. In 1991, it was my pleasure to submit to the Board a proposal to examine the administrative structure of Mashpee's municipal government. This presentation was made after having done extensive research on the issue of organizational structures, reporting systems, and ad- ministrative codes. This presentation was intended to pro- T, mote discussion, analysis, and examinations of how the municipal government is organized, its strengths, its weaknesses, and areas that may require change. The Board began to discuss the proposal,specifically,its roles, its responsibilities, and its purpose. However, these discussions failed to materialize into a concrete, logical, and rational analysis of the issues. I would strongly urge the Board to revisit this proposal and conduct an ex- amination of how municipal services are delivered, ad- ministered, and evaluated with the purpose of enhanc- ing efficiency. Lastly,the office of the Executive Secretary would like to thank the Town's department heads and their staff for their continued commitment to their profession and to the people of Mashpee. Further, I would like to acknowledge their ability and efforts in being able to deliver municipal services despite annoying external variables outside of their control. In addition, I would like to acknowledge the support, patience, and coopera- tion given my office by former Selectmen Carter, Got- tlieb, and Hanson. 7