It would really be nice if the Templeton board of selectmen and advisory committee would just follow a town bylaw that was discussed and voted in place by town meeting. See section 9-6 of town bylaws on advisory committee: whenever there are end of year financial transfers, midyear spending adjustments for revolving funds or a request from a town dept. to use reserve fund money, there is a joint meeting of selectmen and advisory committee. Just follow the bylaw rather than trying to figure ways to not follow it. Having all parties involved in the budget process in the same room at the same time while there are proposed changes to said budget cannot be and is not wasting anyone's time.
The governing rule is chapter 40 section 21D if I'm not mistaken. It lays out the methods.
ReplyDeleteSince my complaint was made I have been denied by the TA, then the Chairman of Selectman takes it upon himself to investigate the matter and make conclusions, under color of law.
Now, as an "appeal" the Chairman suggests I be prepared to prosecute the case in front of the Selectboard, under supervision by town counsel regarding the Advisory Committees Actions.
I just would like to invite anyone interested to read Chapter 40 section 21d. See if you see anything that resembles the Chairmans approach?
Does the Chairmans proposed hearing comply with the Governing rules as stated in Chairmans latest response?
ReplyDelete§ 1-6
Governing law.
This bylaw is intended to comply fully with the provisions of MGL c. 40, § 21D, and to authorize the noncriminal disposition of the infraction set forth above pursuant to the civil infraction procedure set forth in said MGL c. 40, § 21D, the provisions of which shall be controlling in all instances in any case in which the enforcement officer elects to proceed with the noncriminal disposition of an alleged violation of any bylaw, regulation, or rule pursuant to the authority of this bylaw.