MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of the Town of Medway Government Study Committee is to conduct an in-depth review of the town’s current organizational structure, obtain information regarding various models of government structure for other Massachusetts communities similar in size to Medway, identify strengths and weaknesses in Medway’s current form of government and areas for improvement, and report its findings and recommendations to the Board of Selectmen and Annual Town Meeting. The ultimate goal of the Government Study Committee is to gain the support and confidence of the public through the creation of a new town charter establishing the framework for an improved organizational structure for the Town of Medway.
The Government Study Committee will accomplish its mission by:
- examining the town’s current organizational structure through consultation with town officials and various entities, including the Massachusetts Department of Revenue and Massachusetts Municipal Association;
- conducting open discussions with town residents regarding perceived strengths and weaknesses in the town’s current form of government;
- obtaining models for alternative organizational structures, through review of professional journals and other resources regarding analysis of governmental structures in Massachusetts, and consultation with state entities;
- comparing and contrasting the town’s current organizational structure with more effective organizational structures adopted in other Massachusetts communities.
The Government Study Committee is an ad-hoc committee which shall be disbanded upon submission of its findings and recommendations to the Board of Selectmen, unless the Board authorizes further study.
The work of the Government Study Committee is to be completed prior to the May 2008 Annual Town Meeting.