(A) Membership. Each Council-Led Committee shall consist of two Council Members and three citizen members outlined below for each specific committee; except for the Stormwater Advisory Committee which shall consist of two Council Members and five citizen members.
(B) Membership terms. Two years; no term limit.
(C) Officers. The Council Members will be the Chairman and Vice-Chairman of the committee as appointed by Council or by the Mayor's appointment with Council concurrence.
(D) Economic Development Advisory Committee.
(1) Purpose/objective.
(a) Market the town to facilitate the economic development process;
(b) Aid in the retention and expansion of existing business and industry;
(c) Attract new business opportunities;
(d) Continued revitalization of the town's economic base;
(e) Support other economic development needs as required.
(E) General Government Committee.
(1) Purpose/objective.
(a) Provide oversight and make regular reports and recommendations to Council regarding town matters related to the following areas:
1. Administration;
2. Finance;
3. Insurance;
4. Legal services;
5. Pension/401K;
6. Tax collection;
(b) Review monthly financial statements and track revenues and expenditures relative to budget allocations and, to make recommendations to Council regarding budgetary management and the town's financial standing;
(c) Review the annual audit report and make recommendations for changes to correct identified deficiencies in the report;
(d) Monitor investments and suggest changes in investment strategies as needed;
(e) Explore alternatives and strategies to further the long range financial objectives and goals of the council which may include but are not limited to bonds, tax increment financing, transfers from general fund and grants;
(f) Consult with the Town Manager in developing the annual budget and the five-year capital improvement plan;
(g) Review administration policies, processes and/or procedures and make recommendations for changes that will promote efficiencies or to recommend the development of a policy in the absence of an existing one;
(h) Review respective insurance policies, in coordination with town staff, on an as needed basis, and make recommendations for changes that will provide appropriate coverage;
(i) Develop, for Council adoption, a process where all town professional service and advice providers are reviewed and reappointed on a regular basis;
(j) Review, from time to time, and recommend modifications to the town's and Council's governing documents;
(k) Provide analysis and recommendations on other activities as may, from time to time, be referred to the Committee by Town Council;
(l) Support other general government needs as required.
(F) Public Safety Advisory Committee.
(1) Purpose/objective.
(a) Review and/or recommend to Town Council public safety management policies, policy changes, and long-range plans and their estimated budgetary impacts;
(b) Review and comment to Town Council on the annual public safety management capital improvement program and budget requests;
(c) Respond to requests from Town Council and town staff for advice on matters related to public safety services and public safety management;
(d) Hear concerns regarding public safety issues, policies and/or operations and make recommendations to staff and Town Council regarding appropriate action steps;
(e) Present Town Council with quarterly reports stating the status of all past, current, and potential projects, also present an annual report of key actions and issues and its annual work program at the Council's annual planning conference; may request additional meetings with Town Council and/or town staff or additional reports or information deemed necessary and appropriate;
(f) Fulfill any additional responsibilities related to an effective public safety program as requested and approved by Town Council;
(g) Support other public safety needs as required.
(G) Storm Water Advisory Committee.
(1) Purpose/objective.
(a) Review and/or recommend to Town Council a storm water management policy, policy changes, and long-range plans and their estimated budgetary impacts and rate impact;
(b) Review and comment to Town Council on the annual storm water management capital improvements program;
(c) Respond to Town Council and town staff requests for advice on matters related to storm water services and the storm water management utility;
(d) Present the Council with an annual report of key actions and issues and its annual work program;
(e) Support other storm water needs as required.
(H) Technology Advisory Committee
(1) Purpose/objective.
(a) Provide to Town Council an ongoing assessment of the town's use of technology as it is used today and looking into the future;
(b) Prepare and maintain the town's long-range (three to five years) technology plan including a technology replacement plan and a technology business continuity plan;
(c) Prepare, or consult, on recommendations for upgrades and procurement of technology equipment and software for the town;
(d) Act as advisor for town departments, committees and employees on technology matters;
(e) Insure technology needs are in place to support the town's business needs;
(f) Recommend strategic direction for the town's website and social media portals;
(g) Make recommendations to Town Council regarding technology related policy matters;
(h) Make recommendations to improve access and service for town residents and businesses;
(i) Support other technology needs as required.
(I) Transportation Advisory Committee.
(1) Purpose/objective.
(a) Serve as an advisory committee to Town Council regarding public transportation matters involving all streets (state, town and private);
(b) Provide Town Council with a citizen's viewpoint on local and regional transportation issues, strategies, funding, priorities, and the necessary data and information to assist in Town Council's decision-making process;
(c) Conduct studies and advise and make recommendations to Town Council concerning all matters relating to transportation within the town and the surrounding area, including, but not limited to, the need for the construction, operation, relocation, or improvement of streets, sidewalks, and bikeways, as well as the establishment and improvement of alternative methods of mass transportation;
(d) Interact with the Planning Board on an ongoing basis to be better prepared to advise and make recommendations to Town Council regarding all matters relating to transportation needs in surrounding areas such as sidewalks, signage etc.;
(e) Interact with the Storm Water Committee on an ongoing basis for the coordination of patching and resurfacing streets, construction and patching of sidewalks within the town limits and make recommendations and advise Town Council;
(f) Report to Town Council as requested, and undertake such studies or perform such duties as Town Council may request from time to time;
(g) Support other transportation needs as required.
(Ord. passed 11-13-2017; Am. Ord. 364, passed 4-8-2019)