About Town Select Board
About this position
The board of selectmen serves as the executive arm of the government, administering, enforcing, and carrying out the decisions made by the town meeting. State laws grant the board some legislative powers as well when it comes to regulating vehicles, public ways, and public property.
- Office level
- City
- Election frequency
- Every 3 years
- Commitment level
- Part Time
- Affiliation
- Nonpartisan
- Positions
- 1 open seat
Election type
- Partisan election (party labels appear on ballots)
- Run-off election
How to run for Town Select Board
- Step 1
Meet eligibility requirements
Must be a resident of and a registered voter in the Town for at least a total of three years.
- Step 2
File for office
- Filing requirements
- Filing Fee = $0; petition signature requirement of 25-100 signatures.
- Paperwork instructions
- Submit paperwork to the Town Clerk's office.
- Where to file
- 50 Station Rd, New Sweden, ME 04762
- Filing phone
- 207-896-3306
- Step 3
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