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The '''Board of Finance''' is one of a variety of names ('''Budget Committee, Finance Committee, Ways and Means Committee, Appropriations Committee, Advisory Committee''', or '''Warrant Committee''' are used in different parts of [[New England]]) for a body that reviews local government budgets in towns or school districts that have the [[town meeting]] form of government. Whether the board is appointed or elected, and whether it is merely advisory or has authority over the budget, depends on state and local laws. |
The '''Board of Finance''' is one of a variety of names ('''Budget Committee, Finance Committee, Ways and Means Committee, Appropriations Committee, Advisory Committee''', or '''Warrant Committee''' are used in different parts of [[New England]]) for a body that reviews local government budgets in towns or school districts that have the [[town meeting]] form of government. Whether the board is appointed or elected, and whether it is merely advisory or has authority over the budget, depends on state and local laws.<ref name="MGL-39-16">{{cite web|title=Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 39, Section 16: Appropriation, advisory or finance committees; appointment; tenure; powers and duties|url=https://malegislature.gov/Laws/GeneralLaws/PartI/TitleVII/Chapter39/Section16|publisher=Commonwealth of Massachusetts General Court|accessdate=1 June 2017|ref=MGL-39-16}}</ref><ref name="CT-GS-106">{{cite web|title=Connecticut General Statutes, Chapter 106, Section 7-340|url=https://cga.ct.gov/current/pub/chap_106.htm|publisher=Connecticut General Assembly|accessdate=1 June 2017|ref=CT-GS-106}}</ref> |
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Its role is to act as a balance against the [[Board of Selectmen]] or [[Board of education|School Board]], which usually set the budget and present it to the public at town meeting. Typically the Board of Finance is seen as being more cost-conscious than the governing body - that is, it prefers smaller budgets. |
Its role is to act as a balance against the [[Board of Selectmen]] or [[Board of education|School Board]], which usually set the budget and present it to the public at town meeting. Typically the Board of Finance is seen as being more cost-conscious than the governing body - that is, it prefers smaller budgets. |
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In many towns, the budget is split between general government, administered by the Board of Selectmen and the [[school district]] administered by the [[Board of education|Board of Education]]. |
In many towns, the budget is split between general government, administered by the Board of Selectmen and the [[school district]] administered by the [[Board of education|Board of Education]]. The school district include one town or several towns, which join into a "regional" ([[Connecticut]], [[Massachusetts]], [[New Hampshire]]) or "unified" ([[Vermont]]) school district. School districts in New England do not have separate taxation powers, and must receive their revenues from member towns. |
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Typically, after the Board of Selectmen or School Board settle their respective budgets, they are submitted to the Board of Finance for review. |
Typically, after the Board of Selectmen or School Board settle their respective budgets, they are submitted to the Board of Finance for review. The Board of Finance may return the budget to the respective bodies with requests for changes, or may refer it to the town meeting for approval. In some cases, the Board of Finance may establish the budget itself, leaving the Selectmen or School Board to comment. |
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Outside the budget process, the Board of Finance may perform financial oversight duties on behalf of the town. |
Outside the budget process, the Board of Finance may perform financial oversight duties on behalf of the town. |
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The Board of Finance is one of a variety of names (Budget Committee, Finance Committee, Ways and Means Committee, Appropriations Committee, Advisory Committee, or Warrant Committee are used in different parts of New England) for a body that reviews local government budgets in towns or school districts that have the town meeting form of government. Whether the board is appointed or elected, and whether it is merely advisory or has authority over the budget, depends on state and local laws.[1][2]
Its role is to act as a balance against the Board of Selectmen or School Board, which usually set the budget and present it to the public at town meeting. Typically the Board of Finance is seen as being more cost-conscious than the governing body - that is, it prefers smaller budgets.
In many towns, the budget is split between general government, administered by the Board of Selectmen and the school district administered by the Board of Education. The school district include one town or several towns, which join into a "regional" (Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire) or "unified" (Vermont) school district. School districts in New England do not have separate taxation powers, and must receive their revenues from member towns.
Typically, after the Board of Selectmen or School Board settle their respective budgets, they are submitted to the Board of Finance for review. The Board of Finance may return the budget to the respective bodies with requests for changes, or may refer it to the town meeting for approval. In some cases, the Board of Finance may establish the budget itself, leaving the Selectmen or School Board to comment.
Outside the budget process, the Board of Finance may perform financial oversight duties on behalf of the town.
References
- ^ "Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 39, Section 16: Appropriation, advisory or finance committees; appointment; tenure; powers and duties". Commonwealth of Massachusetts General Court. Retrieved 1 June 2017.
- ^ "Connecticut General Statutes, Chapter 106, Section 7-340". Connecticut General Assembly. Retrieved 1 June 2017.