Select Board Procedures Manual

The Select Board of Readfield, Maine has prepared and adopted its own procedures manual to assist the Select Board by documenting accepted practices and clarifying expectations, all based on the Bylaws of the Select Board of Readfield, Maine. (See Appendix G.) Through agreement of the Select Board and staff to be bound by these practices, administration of Select Board affairs is greatly enhanced. While attempting not to be overly restrictive, procedures are established so that expectations and practices can be clearly articulated to guide Board members in their actions governing the Town of Readfield. This procedures manual will aid the Select Board in taking bold/responsible action, when necessary, to keep Readfield on the growing edge of well run, well managed, innovative towns.

The following values should be maintained by the Board:

• High energy, open minded, achievement oriented,
• Have respect and care for each other,
• Be straightforward, no hidden agendas,
• Maintain humor,
• Traditions are respected, but not binding,
• Deliberate in many voices, but govern in one, and
• Collective rather than individual decisions.