Board Of Selectmen Official

: Appointing members to various town boards and committees, as well as hiring certain town officials.

: Managing town finances and budgets, though they must often present these for final approval at a Town Meeting. board of selectmen

The specific duties of a board are often defined by state statutes (such as RSA 41:8 in New Hampshire) and include: : Appointing members to various town boards and

: Serving as the civilian authority for police and public works in some states, like Connecticut. board of selectmen