06/13/2023 CHARTER REVIEW COMMITTEE Minutes

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2 *Tuesday,June 13, 2023 Charter Review Committee Minutes* Chair John Miller suggest doing a list of what has been covered so far. Town Manager Rodney Collins agreed that it would be good to provide some perspective of what the Charter Review Committee is doing. Greg McKelvey said it would also help for the public to understand the committee's process by putting it up there for them to see. It would add to the transparency of the committee. Establish summer meeting schedule following June 20tn Chair John Miller said that the committee's hopeful objective to complete recommendations for the charter would be mid-February in time for May Town Meeting. The goal is to complete the review by the end of summer. Town Manager Rodney Collins suggested meeting Mondays when the Select Board doesn't meet. The next committee meeting will tentatively take place July 10th. The next public hearing will take place in the fall. Committee member assessment/review/suggested actions: Article#3 Section 3.1 In General Propositions on Ballots Cathy Lewis commented that this definition should state that it is the "registered voters" that count as the 10%. Appointment of Person Recalled Mary Waygan said this section is too punitive, this person is not a criminal. Greg McKelvey suggested limiting terms to three years and that chairs have to rotate out every year. Cathy Lewis questions whether that would work with certain boards when it comes to longevity for example the School Committee. Rodney Collins asked if the Town would have people interested in running because of the advantage of the incumbent.The term limit may also be dissuasive. Section 3.2 Board of Selectmen/Select Board Powers and Duties in General Mary Waygan suggested expanding the word "involved" and possibly use management. Because some town employees "Department Heads" may misconstrue this meaning when a Select Board member is interested in collaborating on a project with.The charter should allow the Select Board to do that. Town Manager Rodney Collins said he disagrees with Select Board members going directly to department heads. Having a Select Board member getting involved in day-to-day operations is dangerous and department heads would get confused as to who the manager is.