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As part of our town government structure, Longmeadow has many
appointed boards and committees- both elected and appointed.
Residents are encouraged to participate in these important functions
within our town government.
Elected Officials
Appointed Committees/Boards
Following is a list of Town of Longmeadow appointed committees/boards
with a brief description for each. All vacancies for these committees/boards
are advertised in local papers, posted on the bulletin board
at Town Hall, and on the website. To apply for any committee/board
listed, you must fill out an application available in the Select
Board's office or on the website. Applications will remain on
file in the Select Board's office for one fiscal year (July 1st
- June 30th).
Board of Assessors
Consists of three members appointed by the Select Board. Appointments
are for staggered, three-year terms. The Assessors determine
the valuation for all real and personal property in the Town,
approve real estate and motor vehicle abatements and calculate
the tax rate based upon action by Town meeting.
Audit Committee
Consists of five members appointed by the Select Board. Appointments
are for staggered, three-year terms. The Audit Committee shall
review annual financial statements of the Town financial offices,
review the independent auditor's management recommendations and
provide advice and counsel to the Select Board, Town Manager,
Town Accountant and Treasurer.
Cable Advisory Committee
Consists of five members appointed by the Select Board. Appointments
are for staggered three-year terms. The Committee is charged
with the authority to provide advice and assistance to the Select
Board in monitoring negotiations and compliance with the cable
television license agreement and aspects of cable television
service. The authority and approval for action is vested in the
Select Board as set forth in M.G.L. Chapter 166A, and other applicable
regulations.
Capital Planning Committee
Consists of seven members appointed by the Select Board, one
member also being a member of the Finance Committee. Appointments
are for staggered three-year terms. The purpose of the Committee
is to establish, review and monitor the capital improvements
plan and annually report and make recommendations to the Board
of Selectmen for annual expenditures at the Annual Town Meeting.
Conservation Commission
Consists of seven members appointed by the Select Board. Appointments
are for staggered three-year terms. The purpose of the committee
is to promote and develop the natural resources of the Town,
protect the wetlands and watershed areas of the Town and to permit
and regulate development within wetland areas.
Council on Aging
Consists of fifteen members appointed by the Select Board. Appointments
are for staggered three-year terms. The Council on Aging recommends
policies and oversees programs for the aging and identifies service
needs of the elderly.
Cultural Council
Consists of nine members appointed by the Select Board. Appointments
are for staggered three-year terms. Members are limited to two
consecutive terms. The purpose of the council is to promote cultural
activities in the community and to facilitate and coordinate
the distribution of state arts lottery funds.
Finance Committee
Consists of seven members appointed jointly by the Moderator,
the Finance Director and the Chairman of the Finance Committee.
Appointments are for staggered three-year terms. The Finance
Committee holds a hearing on the proposed Town budget and makes
recommendations on the Town budget and all articles for Town
meeting involving appropriations and reviews all transfers of
money from the reserve fund.
Wm. Goldthwait Fund Trustees
Consists of three members appointed by vote at Annual Town Meeting.
Appointments are for one-year terms. The trustees evaluate requests
for financial help using guidelines provided in the will of the
trust fund bequeathed to the Town in 1922. The fund provides
for the relief of the poor in Longmeadow.
Board of Health
Consists of five members appointed by the Select Board, one member
must be a physician. Appointments are for staggered three-year
terms. The Board has administrative, planning and policy responsibility
for the health functions of the Board of Health office which
maintains records of health complaints, nuisances, unusual diseases
or illnesses and deaths and issues permits and licenses and coordinates
health inspections.
Historic District Commission
Consists of seven regular members and three alternates appointed
by the Select Board. Appointments are for staggered three-year
terms. A member may not serve for more than six consecutive years.
The Commission is responsible for the preservation and protection
of buildings, places and districts of historic or literary significance
in the Town and application of the Historic District commission
bylaw and to review applications to alter buildings and sites
within the Historic District.
Historical Commission
Consists of not less than three nor more than seven members appointed
by the Select Board. Appointments are for staggered three-year
terms. The purpose of the Commission is to preserve and protect
the Town's historical artifacts and assets.
Park and Recreation Commission
Consists of five members appointed by the Select Board. Appointments
are for staggered three-year terms. The Commission provides guidance
to the Park and Recreation Director regarding the programs, long
range planning, use of parks, fields and facilities and reviews
the Recreation Department's budget.
Recycling Commission
Consists of not less than three nor more than seven members appointed
by the Select Board. Appointments are for staggered three-year
terms. The purpose of the Commission is to establish and administer
the Town's recycling plan and develop programs to meet the recycling
needs of the community.
Town Meeting Rules Committee
Consists of five members appointed by the Moderator. Appointments
are for staggered three-year terms. The Committee recommends
to the Moderator rules for the conduct of business of the Town
meeting and proposes amendments to the by-laws pertaining to
the time, date and format of Town Meeting.
Zoning Board of Appeals
Consists of five regular members and three associates appointed
by the Select Board. Appointments for regular members are for
staggered five-year terms, and associates for staggered three-year
terms. The Board hears and decides applications for special permits
and petitions for zoning variances and hears and decides appeals
in accordance with state and Town zoning regulations.
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