’26 Article 36 – Proposed Changes to the Number of Years in Term for Elected Supervisors of the Checklist

To see if the Town shall vote to move from a six-year term to a three-year term for the Supervisors of the Checklist, electing one each year over a 3-year cycle. If adopted, it would not affect the terms of supervisors of the checklist currently in office.

What it Means:  Supervisors of the Checklist consist of a three-member board traditionally elected for staggered, 6-year terms.Recent legislative changes explicitly allow voters at Town Meeting to opt for a 3-year term, electing one supervisor each year over a three-year cycle.  These changes would not affect the terms of previously-elected Supervisors.

Those in Favor: This is a volunteer position, and a very important function that is critical to democracy. It also takes commitment, and it is easier to find people willing to commit for 3 years than it is for 6 years.

Those Opposed Say:  No one opposed this proposition at Deliberative Session.

Fiscal impact: Since these are volunteer positions, there is no tax impact.