Special Municipal Employee (SME) Designation Request

2. In general, the provisions of Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 268A, Section 17 prohibit a municipal employee from receiving compensation from or acting as agent or attorney for anyone other than the Town in a matter in which the Town has a direct and substantial interest. The State Ethics Commission defines "municipal employee" as any person that provides services to the Town, regardless of how that person was hired, elected or appointed, or whether the person receives compensation for his/her services. The Board understands that the State Ethics Commission would find that virtually any matter which comes before a particular Board or Official which requires official action is a matter in which the Town has a direct and substantial interest. The provisions of Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 268A, Section 17 are intended to prevent divided loyalties and any appearance of unfair or special advantage.

   The Select Board strongly believes that to promote public confidence in the administration of the Town Government, a Municipal Employee's loyalty must lie first with the Town and that Special Municipal Employee status should be granted only in very limited circumstances. The Board is of the opinion that in general, positions, committees and boards that set public policy, have regulatory authority or have appointing authority should not be granted Special Municipal Employee status. The Select Board also believes that there are occasional circumstances that can arise where a position, board or committee may benefit from a person's expertise or knowledge in a particular field or profession. In those limited circumstances, Special Municipal Employee status may be warranted.

   If Special Municipal Employee status is granted, it is the municipal position that is designated as having Special Municipal Employee status, not the person holding the position. Therefore, all members of a board or committee holding the same office are considered Special Municipal Employees if the designation is granted by the Select Board.

4. First Name*
5. Last Name*
7. Address*
9. City*
10. State*
11. Zip Code*
13. Phone Number*
14. Email Address*
16. Board / Committee You are Interested in*
18. Please describe the conflict requiring SME designation
20. Personal / Professional Experience

    Describe your relevant experience and how you think it will benefit the board/committee's work.

22. Professional and/or Educational Credentials or Skills
24. Do you have previous Town service experience?

    Previous Town service experience is not required.

26. Is there anything else you would like for us to know?
28. Additional Information / Resume
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