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
|