Organization
The Board of Selectmen
The Madison Board of Selectmen is comprised of five (5) members consisting of a First Selectman and four (4) selectmen. Each member is elected to serve a two-year term.
Regular Board Meetings
The Board meets twice monthly on the second Monday at 8:00 a.m. and the fourth Monday at 7:30 p.m. Exceptions occur when a holiday falls on a Monday. Regular meetings are held at the Town Campus in Town Meeting Room A.
Public Participation
All Board meetings except Executive Sessions are open to the public. Board meetings are also videotaped and replayed on Madison Cable Channel each week.
Public comment is permitted at the start of each meeting. Written comments may be sent to: Board of Selectmen at 8 Campus Drive, Madison, CT 06443.
Board by Definition
The First Selectman, as defined by the town charter, is the chief executive and chief administrative officer of the town. Following each election, the Board of Selectmen elects one selectman to serve as the Acting First Selectman to assume duties in the absence of the First Selectman.
From time to time, the Board may appoint an ad-hoc committee with a specific charge and defined period of time. The Board may designate a selectman to serve on such committee.
The Board designates each selectman to represent the town on various boards and commissions as ex-officio or non voting members.
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