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7. Think of it as ministerial government

Sun Dec 16, 2012, 09:53 PM

Dec 2012

From the body of people who make the laws is drawn the people who will administer them.

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Is a First Selectman like a mayor? [View all] proud2BlibKansan Dec 2012 OP

Yes, and yes. TheCowsCameHome Dec 2012 #1

Not entirely Bad Thoughts Dec 2012 #2

Does Newtown not have a mayor? proud2BlibKansan Dec 2012 #3

No mayor. She is the leader of Newtown - First Selectman. TheCowsCameHome Dec 2012 #4

Most small New England villages don't have mayors. Chan790 Dec 2012 #5

Think of it as ministerial government Bad Thoughts Dec 2012 #7

Most of the towns I know in CT NewJeffCT Dec 2012 #8

In many New England towns, senior Select people act as Mayor. nt bluestate10 Dec 2012 #6

The board of selectmen makes decisions as a voting group Chemisse Dec 2012 #11