§ 189-1. Meetings.

A. 

Meeting schedule.

(1) 

Selectmen's meetings are held in the Selectmen's meeting room at the Town Hall every Monday evening starting promptly at 7:00 p.m. unless otherwise scheduled. In addition, the Board reserves the right to schedule additional meetings as might be needed.

(2) 

The Monday evening meetings of the Board of Selectmen shall be used to conduct regular business of the Board. The Wednesday afternoon Selectmen's meetings shall be held predominantly as informational sessions; however, nothing shall prevent the Board from acting on behalf of the Town during these Wednesday meetings if, in the Board's opinion, to delay action would not be in the best interest of the Town.

(3) 

The Board shall not meet on days designated as legal holidays. When a meeting date is to be rescheduled because of a legal holiday, the Board shall meet on the Tuesday following the holiday.

B. 

Notice of meetings. The Town Manager on behalf of the Chairman is responsible for filing a notice of the meeting with the Town Clerk in accordance with the Open Meeting Law.

C. 

Meeting procedures.

(1) 

Meetings are to be conducted in accordance with generally accepted rules of parliamentary procedure. Robert's Rules of Order is used as a guide in matters requiring clarification of definition. Motions to reconsider must be made no later than the next regularly scheduled business meeting following the meeting at which the original vote was taken.

(2) 

A quorum shall consist of three members of the Board. At times when only three members are present, for a vote to be considered a majority, all three members must vote similarly. Action on critical or controversial matters, the adoption of policy, appointments, special permits, etc. shall be taken only when the full Board is in attendance, unless one member, because of illness or some other problem beyond his control, cannot participate for an extended period of time.

(3) 

Any rules or procedures as to functioning of this Board may be amended, repealed or otherwise acted upon by a majority vote, at a duly posted meeting of the Board of Selectmen, provided that a quorum of members is in attendance. A quorum of members for this business shall not be less than five members.

(4) 

Although the press and the public have the right to be present at any open meeting, they have no right to participate unless they are recognized by the Chairman.

(5) 

The Chief of Police shall be present at all regularly scheduled Monday evening business meetings.

Amended 6-1997