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Select Board clarifies minutes posting rules, authorizes chair to communicate procedures
Summary
After questions about the statutory timeline for posting minutes (calendar vs. business days), the board approved updated minutes/agenda procedures and authorized the Select Board chair to communicate the procedure and provide templates to committee chairs to help with compliance.
Board members reviewed statutory posting timelines for agendas and minutes and debated whether the timeframe is calendar or business days. Staff and the clerk agreed to double-check the statutory requirement; the board ultimately moved to approve the minutes and agenda procedure and authorized the Select Board chair to communicate the procedure to board and committee chairs.
A board member urged gentle wording in guidance to avoid suggesting the town is failing to meet requirements. Staff emphasized templates and website posting features that can simplify compliance for volunteers. The motion passed by voice vote and the board encouraged staff to assist volunteers with posting and using the website's auto-PDF feature.
