Select Board

GPTKB entity

Statements (19)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:local_government
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs gptkb:Board_of_Selectmen
gptkbp:elects town residents
gptkbp:formerName gptkb:Board_of_Selectmen
gptkbp:foundIn gptkb:New_England
gptkbp:function executive arm of town government
gptkbp:genderNeutralNameAdopted late 20th century
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Select Board
gptkbp:numberOfMembers typically 3 or 5
gptkbp:originatedIn gptkb:colonial_New_England
gptkbp:replacedBy Town Manager (in some towns)
gptkbp:responsibleFor appointing certain officials
calling town meetings
implementing town policies
overseeing town administration
preparing town meeting warrants
gptkbp:termLength varies by town
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Board_of_Selectmen
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6