Advisory Committee Liaisons

The role and responsibilities of liaisons appointed by the advisory committee are as follows:

1. Appointment and Purpose:
   1. The advisory committee appoints liaisons to most departments and town committees.
   2. The purpose of these liaisons is to facilitate communication and information exchange on fiscal matters.
   3. They also work to ensure that financial processes and procedures are being followed in accordance with town policy and state law.
2. Communication and Information Gathering:
   1. Liaisons are responsible for communicating updates related to fiscal matters from the advisory committee to the respective departments and town committees.
   2. They also gather and clarify information from these entities to make informed recommendations regarding fiscal issues.
3. Neutrality and Non-Voting Status:
   1. Liaisons operate in a neutral manner, meaning they do not take sides or advocate for any particular department, committee, or issue.
   2. Importantly, liaisons are not voting members of any department or committee, emphasizing their impartial role.
4. Communication with Voters and Taxpayers:
   1. Liaisons aim to ensure effective communication, through the Advisory Committee, of relevant financial information between the departments/committees and the town's voters and taxpayers.
   2. The liaisons role emphasizes transparency around the dissemination of financial updates to the broader community.