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Templeton advisory committee seeks clearer bylaws, access to town financial records ahead of budget season
Summary
Members asked the select board to clarify the advisory committee’s authority and access to warrants and records, saying current bylaw language is vague and hampers oversight during budget review.
The Town of Templeton Advisory Committee on Thursday debated whether its bylaws give it enough authority to act as a financial watchdog as the town prepares for budget season. Chairwoman Jacqueline Macomber opened the discussion, saying the committee wants to ‘‘hone all of our attention into the budget’’ as presentations and joint meetings approach.
Committee members compared Templeton’s bylaw…
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