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Town Council
Per Section 1.2 of the Town Charter, Salem is governed by a Town Council - Town Manager form of government and the legislative body is an Official Ballot Town Council in accordance with RSA 49-D:3, I-a. The administration of the fiscal, prudential, municipal, and other affairs of the Town, with the governance thereof, is vested in a Town Council and is directed by a Town Manager.
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Budget Committee
The Budget Committee serves in an advisory capacity and reviews the proposed operating budgets, capital, and warrant articles for the Town of Salem and the Salem School District.
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Capital Improvements Program (CIP) Committee
The Capital Improvements Plan (CIP) Committee oversees the Town's six-year Capital Improvement Plan. The CIP Committee reviews project requests with Town departments annually each summer, evaluates the projects for significance and readiness, and ultimately provides recommendations in its annual report to the Town Council.
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Communications Committee
The Communications Committee is charged with the mission of improving communication efforts from Town Hall to Salem residents. The Communications Committee serves in an advisory capacity to the Town Council and Town staff in order to leverage various communication channels to keep residents informed, engaged, and empowered to shape their community.
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Conservation Commission
The Conservation Commission reviews, comments on, and recommends on conditional use permits related to wetlands and NHDES wetlands permit applications. The Commission also seeks opportunities to increase and improve open space in the Town and is charged with overseeing the Salem Town Forest.
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Depot Village Advisory Committee (DVAC)
DVAC is charged with creating a plan and making recommendations to the Town Council for capital improvements on the Town owned property located in the Salem Depot Village (crossroads of Main Street and Broadway (NH Route 28)). The planning will be guided by the recreational, historical, connectivity, and economic development opportunities present at the Village.
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Economic Development Committee
The Economic Development Committee serves in an advisory capacity to the Town Council on various policies and trends related to economic development.
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Ethics Committee
The Ethics Committee serves to: educate elected and appointed officials (EAOs) regarding the provisions of the ethics code; provide advice and counsel to EAOs regarding ethical issues with which they are confronted; and investigate and provide recommendations to the Town Council regarding ethics complaints that are filed against EAOs.
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Historic District Commission
The Historic District Commission is responsible for developing an inventory for the identification and protection of the historic properties in the Town, including areas, buildings, monuments, sites, burial grounds, and structures.
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Municipal Buildings Advisory Committee (MBAC)
MBAC is responsible for creating a plan and/or strategy for the coordination of specific investments for capital improvements and general maintenance of key Town Buildings and properties that support public services to the residents and visitors of Salem.
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Museum Committee
The Museum Committee members are appointed by the Town Council annually in April for 3-year terms and have representatives from the Historical Society and Historic District Commission.
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Planning Board
The Planning Board works to maintain and improve the quality of life in Salem and acts upon issues such as growth, transportation, environmental protection, agriculture, historical preservation, and forest conservation. The Planning Board also considers plans for new development and provides guidelines for the pattern and pace of future development.
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Police Station Building Committee
The Police Station Building Committee is an ad-hoc committee which provides input on the new Police Station project, including relocation, demolition, and construction.
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Recreation Advisory Committee
The Recreation Advisory Committee serves in an advisory capacity to the Community Services Director and Town Council and makes recommendations regarding plans, policies, programs, and projects relating to parks, facilities, and recreational activities.
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Road Committee
The Road Committee serves in an advisory capacity and make recommendations to the Town Council on town-wide road improvements. The Road Committee provides input for the 10 Year Road Program.
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Supervisors of the Checklist
The three Supervisors of the Checklist are elected officials serving the voters of the Town of Salem, NH by determining whether applicants are legally qualified to vote and updating the checklist of registered voters.
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Transfer Station Safety Committee
• The mission of the Transfer Station Safety Committee shall be to review the operations of the Transfer Station, identify areas for improvement and efficiency, and make recommendations to the Town Council for consideration.
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Trustees of Trust Funds
The three Trustees of the Trust Funds are elected officials who are authorized by NH State Statute (RSA 31:19-38-a) to administer various non-expendable trust funds created by gifts and legacies to the town.
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Vacancies
The Vacancies page is used for information on open positions on boards, commissions, and committees and is updated each time applications become available.
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Zoning Board of Adjustment
The Zoning Board of Adjustment (ZBA) reviews and rules on zoning ordinance relief applications seeking variances, special exceptions, or appeals of decisions made by administrative officials.
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Inactive Committees
This page serves as an archive of former / inactive Town committees.