Governance Committee Discusses Evaluation Methods and Oversight Board Structure
The Governance Committee discussed Town Manager evaluation methods and a proposed Resident Oversight Board on September 15, focusing on feedback collection rather than establishing an evaluation timeline.
Governance, Organization & Legislation Committee of the Town Council · Meeting of September 15, 2026
AMHERST — The Governance Committee discussed Town Manager evaluation methods and a proposed Resident Oversight Board on September 15, focusing on feedback collection rather than establishing an evaluation timeline. Members discussed using Microsoft Forms to gather input from residents, staff, and board members on the Town Manager's performance. Ryan withdrew his September 8 motion recommending the committee advance the review model, allowing discussion of both review and investigatory approaches.
During review discussions, members proposed reducing the board from seven to five members, limiting law enforcement members to a maximum of two, and debated whether to offer stipends. Both topics will continue at the next meeting with no recommendation yet made.
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Source: the Governance, Organization & Legislation Committee of the Town Council meeting of September 15, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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