Board Of Selectmen Today

: Managing town finances and budgets, though they must often present these for final approval at a Town Meeting.

The specific duties of a board are often defined by state statutes (such as RSA 41:8 in New Hampshire) and include: board of selectmen

: While individual members generally have no power to act alone, the board as a whole operates by majority vote to manage the "prudential affairs" of the town. Primary Responsibilities : Managing town finances and budgets, though they