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Board discusses committee practices and rotating volunteer leadership
Summary
A board member said the town has 13 committees and proposed standards and regular rotation of volunteer co-chairs to preserve institutional knowledge while allowing new participation and preventing volunteer burnout.
Lawmaker (S2) told the board the town has 13 committees and that a subcommittee on parks revenue was proposed. "We have 13 committees, and a subcommittee now ... it might be a good time to think about what are some standards of practice," S2 said, and suggested rotating volunteer co-chairs every two years to introduce fresh perspectives while preserving continuity.
The conversation stressed that committees make recommendations to the board rather than set policy directly. Speakers emphasized avoiding micromanagement of volunteers and making room for new people while allowing experienced members to retain institutional knowledge.
