It is recognized that in order to operate effectively as a unit, the board will be well served by a system of policies to direct its decisions and actions. A policy may be initiated by a member of the board, the town manager, a town employee, or by a citizen of the town by requesting that the chair provide for discussion of the proposed policy in the agenda of a regular meeting of the board. The individual initiating the discussion shall provide the board with a written draft of the proposed policy for distribution to the selectmen. The board may schedule any hearing or meetings it deems necessary for discussion. The board may distribute a draft for comment to appropriate officials as it deems necessary, and shall notify of the discussion any town boards, committees, or employees who may be affected by the policy.

Voting

Unless otherwise voted by the board, the board shall not vote on a policy at the same meeting at which it is 1st introduced. A vote by 3 of the board’s 5 members shall be required for the adoption of a new or amended board policy. A new or revised policy adopted by the board shall take effect 7 calendar days after adoption, and shall be carried out until it is rescinded or amended.

Town Manager's Responsibilities

The town manager shall be responsible for the maintenance of all policies and procedures, for updating the Policy Manual with new and amended policies, and for ensuring that copies of the board’s policies and procedures are distributed to newly elected board members. Copies of the Policy Manual shall be made available to the public at the Selectmen’s Office and the Office of the town clerk.

Policies & Procedures

Section 1. Procedural 

• 1.01 Policy on Powers, Duties and Obligations of the Board of Selectmen
• 1.02 Policy on Establishment of Policy, Procedure and Regulations
• 1.03 Policy on Traffic and Roadway Safety Committee
• 1.04 Policy on Purchase Orders and Bid Procedures
• 1.05 Policy on Ethical Conduct
• 1.06 Policy Statement on Litigation
• 1.07 Policy on Approval of Contracts
• 1.08 Policy on Reimbursement of Selectmen’s Expenses
• 1.09 Policy on Water and Sewer Duties
• 1.10 Policy on Designer Selection Procedures

Section 2. Financial 

•  2.1 Policy on Free Cash
• 2.2 Policy on Debt Service
• 2.3 Policy on Capital Budget
• 2.4 Policy on Stabilization Fund
• 2.5 Policy on Tax Title Property
• 2.6 Policy on Foreclosure of Property in Tax Title
• 2.7 Policy on Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT)

Section 3. Regulatory 

• 3.1 Policy on Abatement or Adjustment of Water and/or Sewer Charges
• 3.2 Policy for Common Victualer Licenses
• 3.3 Policy for the Regulation of Taxicabs/Livery Vehicles and the Operation Thereof in the Town of Framingham
• 3.5 Policy on Discounts for Water and Sewer
• 3.6 Policy on Traffic Signal Permitting Process
• 3.7 Policy on Lodging House Licenses
• 3.8 Policy on Weather Emergency Parking Restrictions on Arterial Roadways
• 3.9 Policy on Winter Parking Restrictions
• 3.10 Policy on Street Opening Permits
• 3.11 Policy on Granting of Out-of-town Water and Sewer Connections - See Policy 1.09
• 3.12 Policy on Traffic Calming Measures

Section 4. Operational 

• 4.01 Policy on Town Owned Property
• 4.02 Policy on Customer Service
• 4.03 Policy on Nevins Hall Rental
• 4.03A Policy on Nevins Hall Rental: Application and Fee Schedule
• 4.04 Policy on Employee Recognition Program
• 4.05 Policy on Abutters Lists
• 4.06 Policy on Cushing Chapel Rental
• 4.07 Policy on Employee Identification Badges
• 4.08 Policy on Building Permit Refunds
• 4.09 Policy on Access to Town Counsel and Confidentiality of Attorney-Client Communications
• 4.10 Policy on Management of Vehicles for Employment Related Transportation
• 4.11 Policy on Appointment of Constables
• 4.11A Policy on Appointment of Constables: Annual Income Report Form
• 4.12 Policy on Trash Collection
• 4.13 Policy on Affirmative Action
• 4.15 Policy on Energy
• 4.16 Policy on Exercising Right of First Refusal as Properties
• 4.17 Policy on Fuel Efficient Vehicle
• 4.18 Policy on Town Common Usage
• 4.18A Policy on Town Common Usage: Master Plan Appendix C
• 4.19 Policy on Donation Bins
• 4.20 Policy on Flag Protocol
• 4.21 Policy on Recycling Center Usage
• 4.22 Policy on Veterans' Council
• 4.23 Policy on Complete Streets

Rules and Regulations

• Rules and Regulations Governing Alcoholic Beverages 6th Revision
• Traffic Rules and Orders