BOARD ETHICS:
 1. A member of the Board of Selectmen, in relation to his or her community should:

      A. Realize that his or her basic function is to make policy, with administration delegated to the                Town Administrator.

      B. Realize that he or she is one of a team and should abide by all board decisions once they are                made.

      C. Be well informed concerning the duties of a board member on both local and state levels.

       D. Remember that he or she represents the entire community at all times.

       E. Accept the office of Selectmen as a means of unselfish service, not benefit personally
            or politically from his or her board or outside activities.

       F. In all appointments, avoid political patronage by judging all candidates on merit,
          experience and qualifications only.

       G. Abide by the ethics established by the state and not use the position to obtain inside
            information on matters which may benefit someone personally.

 2. A member of the Board of Selectmen, in their relations with administrative officers of the Town
     should:
      A. Endeavor to establish sound, clearly defined policies that will direct and support the
           administration for the benefit of the people of the community.
         
      B. Recognize and support the administrative chain of command and refuse to act on complaints as
           an individual outside the administration.
         
      C. Give the Town Administrator full responsibility for discharging his or her disposition and
           solution.
       
 3. A member of the Board of Selectmen, in his or her relations with fellow board members, should:

          A. Recognize that action at official legal meetings is binding and that he or she alone cannot
               bind the board outside of such meetings

.      B. Uphold the intent of executive session and respect the privileged communications that exists
            in executive session.
       C. Make decisions only after all facts on an issue have been presented and discussed.
       D. Treat with respect the rights of all members of the board despite differences of opinion.
            from the selectmen policies and procedures
Jeff Bennett