About Our Boards, Committees, and Commissions
The Town of Exeter government includes several boards, committees, and commissions. These volunteer boards have a variety of responsibilities in their assigned areas. Some boards are elected by the general public at the Town election each year, and other boards are appointed by the Select Board, who function as the Town's governing body.
Board functions are, in most part, determined by the State of NH RSAs (Revised Statutes Annotated). The RSAs establish several boards including land use boards (Chapter 674), conservation commission (RSA 36), and Select Board (RSA 41). Other Boards have been created over the years through various means, sometimes via a vote of the Town, and other times at the creation of the Select Board. Each Board's core mission reflects the RSAs and/or other authority by which the Board was established. Below is a quick list of some of the boards and committees in Exeter:
Elected Boards
Select Board - 5 member board, functions as governing body, members elected for three year terms.
Supervisors of the Checklist - 3 member board, oversight of voter checklist and elections. Members elected for six-year terms.
Swasey Parkway Trustees - 3 member board, oversight of "non-road" portion of Swasey Parkway. This board also issues permits for parkway use under their rules and regulations.
Library Trustees - 9 member board, governance of the Exeter Public Library. Members are elected to 3 year terms. 3 members elected each year.
Trustees of Trust Funds - 3 member board, oversight of Town and School trust funds. 1 member elected each year, 3 year terms.
Trustees of Robinson Fund - 7 member board, oversight of the William Robinson Trust Fund, 1 member elected each year, 7 year terms.
Budget Recommendations Committee - 15 member committee, appointed by Town Meeting slate, confirmed by voters. This committee advises the Select Board each year on the town budget.
Boards appointed by the Select Board:
Water Sewer Advisory Committee
To apply to be a member of a Board or Committee appointed by the Select Board, you must fill out a "statement of interest" application through the Town Manager's Office. You will then be scheduled for a brief interview with the Select Board. Appointments to Boards and Committees are typically made at the next regular Select Board meeting following the interview (subject to the discretion of the Board).
For more information regarding roles and responsibilities of Town Boards and Committees, and questions about serving, please contact the Town Manager's office at 603-773-6102.
