First Selectwoman

The First Selectwoman serves as the Chief Executive and Chief Administrative Officer of the Town. Along with presiding over Board of Selectmen meetings, the First Selectwoman serves as an ex-officio member of all Town Boards, Commissions and Committees.  It is the responsibility of the First Selectwoman to supervise the administration of the Town and to “execute and carry out ordinances, resolutions, policies and other actions approved by the Board of Selectmen or the Town Meeting”.  This can consist of overseeing programs, activities, and budgets in regard to their short-term and long-term effects on the town.  In addition, the First Selectwoman acts as a link between Weston and State, regional, and federal agencies. 

Board of Selectmen

Section 4 of the Town Charter states:  There shall be a Board of Selectmen consisting of the First Selectman and two additional Selectmen. No Selectman shall be employed by the Town in any other capacity or be a member of any Board or Commission except as provided in Section 5.1 relating to ex-officio membership.  Except as provided in Article 3, the legislative powers of the Town shall be vested in the Board of Selectmen, and the Board of Selectmen shall have the powers, duties and responsibilities conferred on them by the Constitution of the State of Connecticut and the General Statutes, as well as the Charter, see the Town Charter for more information:  Town of Weston Charter Section 4

Minutes 2006 -2016