Select Board

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The Select Board is the principal administrative body of the Town of Monterey. The Board has general supervision over all matters that are not specifically delegated by law, or by vote of the Town, to another officer or board. The Board has the responsibility under Mass. General Law to prepare the Town Meeting warrant, make appointments to Town boards and offices, employ professional administrative staff and Town Counsel, sign warrants for the payment of all Town bills, and grant licenses and permits for a broad range of activities.

The Monterey Select Board is a three member board and each Select Board member is voted in for a three year term, with a rotating chair. The Board is available to listen to concerns of citizens and direct them to appropriate boards and officers of the Town, and also to formulate and implement long range goals and projects. The Board also actively provides forums for discussion of issues affecting Town life such as affordable housing, land use and the interaction of Town boards.