Board of Finance

 John A. Michaels  Chairman    
 Justin Bette  Member  
 Richard R. Hill  Member  
 Arthur Mulligan  Member  
 John L. Reilly  Member  
 Douglas Ziemke  Member  
 Brian P. Emerick  Alternate  
 Joan Gillespie  Alternate  
 Patrick J. Hayden  Alternate  
 

Mission/General Information:

Membership: Six members plus three alternates elected for four year terms on a rotating basis. Meets monthly, except July and August, more frequently during budget season.

Powers and Duties: The Board of Finance is essential for the financial operations of the town. Focuses on activities and responsibilities in reviewing budgetary, additional or supplemental appropriations, before, during and after public hearings. 

The BOF is required to review itemized statements for all expenditures and appropriations for the preceding fiscal year as well as develop the proposed budget expenditures and revenues for the new fiscal year. It has similar duties regarding Additional and Supplemental Appropriations. Necessary changes or adjustments are made after public hearings. Representatives of the BOF may participate in the budget-making process of the Region 15 Board of Education. The primary purpose of the BOF is to recommend a budget and a mill rate to the Town.

Qualifications: Members should have a strong financial background, education that may include an MBA, CPA, legal or insurance experience and/or analytical skills acquired through corporate or municipal finance and accounting, The BOF needs members who see the “big picture” and know how to tie things together to balance opposing interests, when necessary, to promote the best interests of the town and its fiscal health.

Regular Meeting Schedule for 2012: (7:00 PM, Room 205)

 January 09  May 07  September 17
 February 13  June 11  October 09
 March 12  July - no meeting  November 19
 April 09  August - no meeting  December 10

Select date in below calendar for current schedule.

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