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3 <br /> Review of Charter Amendments and Revisions <br /> Inclusion of Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe: Proposal to acknowledge the Wampanoag Tribe within <br /> the Charter's preamble to ensure contractual inclusivity. <br /> Definitions and Consistency: Ensuring terms like"Town Officer"are consistently defined and used <br /> throughout the charter. <br /> Compensation for Committees: <br /> - Discussion on who determines compensation for various boards and committees. <br /> - Proposal to involve the Finance Committee in recommending compensation. <br /> - Concerns about mixing financial responsibilities with committee functions. <br /> Recall Procedures: <br /> - Debate on the required percentage for recall petitions (10%vs. 15%). <br /> - Clarification on the interpretation of the 10% requirement relative to total registered voters. <br /> Standing Committees: <br /> -Suggestion to include a comprehensive list of standing committees in the charter. <br /> - Importance of annual reports to town meeting for transparency. <br /> Other Charter Amendments <br /> Oath Administration: <br /> - Current language limits oath administration to the Town Clerk. <br /> -Amend to allow the appointing authority or designated officials(e.g., Fire Chief, Police Chief) to <br /> administer oaths in the Town Clerk's absence. <br /> Recall Election: <br /> - Clarification Needed: How the 10% requirement is calculated—whether based on total <br /> registered voters or votes cast for the specific position. <br />