Form of Government

The Town of South Thomaston uses the "Town Meeting-Selectmen Form of Government".  The town meeting, serving as the legislative arm of the government and meets one day in March. At that time the meeting passes any needed laws (ordinances) for the orderly governing of the town, approves a budget, and levies the taxes. It also elects various town officers including the board of selectmen, which serve in a part-time capacity 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.

The above has been adapted from a page at Maine Municipal Association's web site.  The original and more on forms of government in Maine can be found at their web site.  Links to that page and their home page is provided below.

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