How to Become a Town Selectman?

Qualifications. In order to hold a municipal office, a person must be a resident of the State, at least 18 years of age and a citizen of the United States. A. In order to hold the office of selectman, a person must be a voter in the town in which that person is elected.

What is the role of a town selectman?

The selectmen serve as a town's chief executive body. They have overall responsibility for the general operations of town government. They are usually the major non-school appointing authority for a town. They are authorized to enter into contracts on behalf of the municipality.

Is selectman a full time job?

Selectmen almost always serve part-time, with a token or no salary. It is the chief executive branch of local government in the open town meeting form of government. ... In larger towns, the selectmen's daily administrative duties are delegated to a full-time town administrator or town manager.