Personnel Board

Mission Statement

The Personnel Board is established under M.G.L. c.41 s. 108A & C.  The Board provides guidance to the Town and its employees in accordance with Federal and State Laws and the Town’s Personnel By-Law and Personnel Policies. The Personnel Board is committed to attracting and retaining a knowledgeable and diverse workforce, to fostering professional development, to promoting a harmonious work environment, and to assisting employees of the Town in their professional goals through education, training, and awareness.  The Personnel Board’s major areas of responsibility are:

• To authorize and approve the classification and salary plans for all Town employees
• To establish working conditions and fringe benefits for Town employees
• To oversee the recruitment and employment process
• To oversee the maintenance of all employee records in the possession of the Human Resources Administrator as Keeper of the Records
• To guarantee a safe workplace for all employees
• To consult with boards, committees and department heads on employment issues
• To ensure compliance with state and federal employment laws

Membership of the Personnel Board

The Personnel Board consists of five (5) members appointed by the Select Board, the Town Moderator and the Finance Committee, each entity having one vote for a total of three (3) votes. The membership of the Board must be made up of residents of the Town who are not employees of the Town, or appointed/elected officials of the Town. It is recommended that members have a working knowledge of personnel practices and procedures in a municipal or corporate work setting. Each member of the Personnel Board shall serve for a term of three years.  The Chair is elected and the Secretary is appointed from among its members. A majority of the Board shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. A majority vote of the Board shall determine the action the Board must take in all matters upon which it is authorized or required to pass under this By-Law.  In the event that a bare quorum of the Board only is present, there must be a unanimous vote.