The Lisbon Reporter

WELCOME TO THE LISBON REPORTER. In an effort to keep our community informed of what is going on at local and Federal levels of government, we decided to create this on-line newspaper. It is our hope that this on-line newspaper will help you stay informed so that you can get involved and take action for the benefit of our ENTIRE community. Thank you for visiting and please check back frequently for information about what is happening in LISBON/LISBON FALLS, MAINE USA

Friday, August 15, 2008

About the Town Council

The Town Council serves as the governing body of the Town of Lisbon. The Town Councilors are the municipal officers of the Town and have the authority to set policy, establish ordinances for the Lisbon Code and approve the annual town budget, including schools. The Town Council must make decisions that are consistent with the Town Charter, the Lisbon Code of Ordinances, the Maine State Statutes and the Constitution of both the State of Maine and the United States.

The Town Council consists of seven (7) Councilors. Three (3) councilors are elected at large. The voters of each of the two (2) districts of the Town elect two (2) Councilors to represent that section of the Town.

Councilors shall be elected at each regular municipal election to serve three-year terms. Municipal elections are held annually on the first Tuesday, following the first Monday, during the month of November. The next scheduled regular municipal election will be held Tuesday, November 7, 2006.

The Town Council typically meets on the first and third Tuesday of each month. (Please contact the Town Manager’s Office for the exact meeting dates.) Meetings are held at 7:00 pm in the Town Office conference room. Four members of the Council shall consist a quorum for voting purposes.

The Chairman shall be the presiding officer of the Council and shall be entitled to vote.

Members of the public are welcome, and encouraged to attend meetings of the Town Council. Citizens will be provided with the opportunity to address the Council on topics that are listed on the meeting agenda as well as any other topics regarding Lisbon town government.

Agendas are available in the Town Manager’s Office on the Friday afternoon prior to the regular Tuesday meeting.

Copies of the Council Meeting agenda and minutes are available at this web site and are available for review at the Town Clerk's Office.

Town Council Meetings are currently broadcast through Great Falls Television on Adelphia Cable Channel 7 tape delay on Sunday at 1:00 p.m.

Please be advised that the accuracy of the highlighted text is questionable.

http://www.lisbonme.org/pdfs/ABOUT_THE_TOWN_COUNCIL.pdf