Select Board

Vision Statement

Chatham in 2030 will be a forward-looking, engaged, and inclusive community of demographically diverse year-round citizens that maintains a unique integration of preservation of its pristine environment, promotion of a healthy economy encouraging year-round employment using Chatham and Cape Cod citizens, fiscally responsible and responsive leadership, and a welcoming environment for all to Chatham.

Overview

The Select Board and Town Manager provide executive leadership for the Town of Chatham. Together, we pursue collaborative processes, ethical, and professional procedures to insure that Town resources are directed to providing the best services possible to protect public safety, public assets, and a special quality of life in Chatham. This office supports the Board and the Town Manager as they work toward this mission. The Board consists of five members, elected for three-year terms.

Responsibilities

The Select Board represents the executive branch of the Town government and is elected by the voters. The Board acts as the Town's primary policy-making body for a wide variety of issues affecting service delivery, finance, and development. They provide oversight in matters of litigation, act as the licensing authority, enact rules and regulations regarding traffic control and use of Town property, and are responsible for calling Town Meetings and approving the Town Meeting warrant.

Under Section 3-2 of the Town's Home Rule Charter, the Select Board shall have the powers and duties of a Water and Sewer Commission.

The day-to-day oversight of the Select Board's Office is provided by the Town Manager.

View Town Manager Page

Meetings

  • 549 Main Street
    Chatham, MA 02633

Agendas & Minutes

Agendas are available prior to the meetings. Minutes are available following approval.

View Most Recent Agendas and Minutes

Members

Staff Contacts