Select Board

DUTIES

The Select Board is composed of five members who are elected for three-year terms. As the Chief Elected and Executive Officers of the Town, the Select Board are vested with all the municipal authority not specifically retained by the Town's legislative body, town meeting, or other elected boards. The Select Board appoints a Town Manager who is responsible for the daily management of the town.

The Select Board issue the warrants for town meetings: initiate legislative policy by inserting articles in Town Meeting Warrants; and then implement the votes subsequently adopted. They adopt town administrative policies; review and set fiscal guidelines for the annual operating budget and make recommendations to Town Meeting. The Select Board appoint members of most official boards and commissions; hold public hearings on important town issues, represent the town before the General Court, and enforce town by-laws and regulations.

The Select Board also serve as the licensing board responsible for issuing over 70 licenses in more than 20 categories, including common victualer, livery/hackney, entertainment, automatic amusement, clam, class II & class III auto, lodging house, and one day alcohol. The Select Board conduct show cause hearing on license violations and dog complaints.

ORGANIZATIONAL COMMITMENTS

Select Board commits to:

• Be responsive to the needs of the Hull Community by providing proactive visionary and strategic leadership and policy initiatives

• Recognize its responsibility to the future generations by developing goals that address the interrelatedness of the social, cultural, and natural characteristics of the community

• Communicate and serve with respect, dignity and courtesy in relations all Board members, members of duly elected boards, commissions, committees and the public

• Provide a safe environment for all without regard to origin, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or socioeconomic status

• Endeavor to keep the community informed on municipal affairs and encourage communication between citizens, the Board, and Town Manager

• Strive to develop strong working relationships among elected Boards & appointed Committees 

• To improve the quality of life for the individual and the overall community; and be dedicated to the faithful stewardship of the public trust and continuously strive to improve the quality and image of public service

• Respect the roles and responsibilities of the Board and Town Manager as set forth in the Town of Hull Town Charter 

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