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Board and Committee Resources
This webpage has been developed to provide Board and Committee members (both appointed and elected) with useful documents relating to the new members, current members, Open Meeting Law, Conflict of Interest Law, and more. If you need information and can't find it here, please contact the Office of the Town Administrator or call (508) 949-3800 x1005.
The information provided below applies primarily to volunteer committees and boards whose members are appointed by the Board of Selectmen. People seeking elected office must follow a separate process. However, the Resources tab provides links to information and requirements for all elected and appointed officials.
Any registered voter residing full-time in the Town of Webster may apply to be appointed or reappointed to a board or committee when the position is not determined by an election.
On this page you'll find information about:
- ✔ Vacancies on Committees / Boards
- ✔ How to Apply
- ✔ Before Your First Meeting: Swearing In, Required Documents / Training
vacancies
Vacancies are created when a member of a volunteer board or committee chooses not to seek reappointment, if they resign mid-term or if they are removed from service by the Board of Selectmen. Every year the Board of Selectmen reviews the list of committee / board members whose terms are due to expire. These members can seek reappointment if they choose. However, reappointment is not automatic and anyone who wishes to be considered for a position on a board or committee when a member's term is due to expire should submit their name for consideration.
The Town maintains a list of current vacancies. In addition, you can see a full list of the Town's Committee / Boards in the Agenda Center. Many Boards & Committees have a webpage that lists members and their length of appointment. If you can't find any information about current members and their length of term on a specific board or committee, please contact the Town Administrator.
- CLICK HERE to find the most current list of vacancies.
- CLICK HERE to see all the Town's Boards and Committees. Click on "Select a Category". This will give you a drop down menu list.
HOW TO APPLY
Any registered voter residing full-time in the Town of Webster may apply to be appointed to a committee. You can apply in two ways:
- On-Line: fill out the Volunteer Appointment /
Reappointment form.
- By Mail: submit correspondence outlining qualifications and background to the Board of Selectmen, 350 Main Street, Webster, MA 01570.
For more information please contact the Office of the Board of Selectmen or call (508) 949-3800 x1005.
before your first meeting
All appointed and elected officials must do the following:
- Be sworn into office by the Town Clerk within 10 days of appointment.
- Read the Town Committee Handbook and submit a signed Statement of Commitment form to the Board of Selectmen office at Town Hall.
- Complete the Massachusetts Conflict of Interest On-Line Training and submit the Certificate of Completion to the Board of Selectmen office at Town Hall.
- Read the Massachusetts Conflict of Interest Law Summary and submit a signed Acknowledgment of Receipt to the Board of Selectmen office at Town Hall.
- Submit a signed Acknowledgment of Receipt to the Board of Selectmen office at Town Hall for the Open Meeting Law Guide and Educational Materials produced by the Attorney General's office.
All forms and links can be found on the Resources and Forms tab above.