Select Board debates scaling treasurer duties after failed recruitment
Summary
After unsuccessful recruitment for a full treasurer role, the board discussed temporarily downscaling duties to meet statutory requirements, contracting tax administration to a vendor (NEMREC), and whether to advertise a reduced-scope, part-time role; no appointment was made.
The board held an extended discussion about the vacant treasurer position after unsuccessful recruitment efforts. The Chair said the town had not found a qualified local candidate and presented options to reduce the role’s scope for the remainder of the term so someone might accept the position while preserving statutory compliance.
Connie, who prepared a list of duties, told the board: "We are not finding anybody who wants to take on a robust treasurer's position." Board members discussed keeping tax administration with NEMREC (the contracted vendor), offering a reduced-scope job (signing checks, basic reconciliation, statutory reporting) and whether to pursue a hired or elected model in the future. Several members said they preferred staying flexible and approaching potential candidates to confirm what duties they could perform rather than hard-coding a single, narrow job description.
The board did not appoint anyone at the meeting; members agreed to continue outreach and return with candidate responses and a proposed scope at the next meeting.
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