Charter Revision Commission presents draft; selectmen debate term lengths, board roles and emergency powers
The Charter Revision Commission presented a draft charter after 16 months of work and 67 written comments, recommending retention of two‑year terms, clarifying town manager and first‑selectman roles, encouraging same‑party alternates when available, and moving some boards to ordinance control; selectmen raised questions about redlines, openness and board flexibility.
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The Charter Revision Commission on Feb. 18 presented a draft revision to Simsbury’s municipal charter, framing its 16‑month review as a response to concerns about transparency and checks and balances.
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