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Commission reviews treasurer article; keeps concise 'agent of public funds' phrasing, requests succession and access clarifications
Summary
The commission reviewed a proposed standalone treasurer article and cautioned against over‑specific 'resume‑style' language. Commissioners favored retaining the statutory phrase that the treasurer is the 'agent of public funds' while asking staff to clarify custody/access to financial systems, who certifies bond sale results, and temporary succession in cases of incapacity.
The Charter Revision Commission moved the existing brief language identifying the Town Treasurer as the agent of public funds into a standalone article but declined to expand the wording into a detailed job description. Commissioners said repeating extensive operational language risks…
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