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The committee unanimously approved changing the charter’s “Ways and Means Committee” to the “Finance Committee” and continued reviewing proposed financial rules, including budget deadlines, public access to budget documents, and annual audits.
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The proposed charter language would clarify how vacancies on elected boards are filled, including when a special election may be called or required. It would also set clearer budget procedures, including December 15 department budget submissions and public release of the proposed budget and capital improvement program at least 20 days before Town Meeting. These changes remain under review, with comments on the draft charter requested by the end of the week.
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