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Select Board

Board Description: Five members are elected for three-year staggered terms and must be registered voters of Wellesley. As the Chief Elected and Executive Officers of the Town, the Select Board oversees all matters affecting the interest and welfare of the Town, not otherwise assigned to other Boards or Departments. The Board appoints an Executive Director.The Board issues the warrants for Town Meetings. The Board adopts town administrative policies; reviews and sets fiscal guidelines for the departments, and develops the Town-Wide Financial Plan and five-year capital projects plan.The Board appoints members of some boards and commissions (including Zoning Board of Appeals, Historical Commission, Council on Aging, Youth Commission, Historic District Commission, Election Officers, Veterans Services Director, and two members of the Municipal Light Board) as well as those department heads under the authority of the Board. The Board serves as the local licensing board responsible for issuing and renewing licenses including common victualler, food vendor, liquor, and special events.The Select Board meets weekly on Monday evening, unless otherwise posted.

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