Service Description
The First Selectwoman is the full-time Chief Executive Officer and Chief Elected Official of the Town. All Town departments report directly or indirectly to the First Selectwoman. The First Selectwoman is the Town’s representative and signatory. The First Selectwoman recommends initiatives to address the Town’s programmatic and infrastructure needs. The First Selectwoman is charged with declaring and coordinating the Town’s response to local public emergencies, promoting economic development initiatives, and coordinating town projects.
The Office of the First Selectwoman provides leadership and administrative guidance to Town employees, boards and commissions, while overseeing expenditures and public relations for Town government.
The office was restructured in December 2019 to meet the needs of the Town in a modern municipal environment and to make the best use of taxpayer funds by:
1. Providing better oversight of Town Departments,
2. Providing clear communication to Department Heads, and
3. Providing a high level of response and communication to citizens and legislative bodies.
Budget Change
Total Appropriations FY22: Total Appropriations FY23: Total Increase/Decrease: %
1010 First Selectman's Office Summary of Changes
1010 First Selectman's Office Budget Request
1010 First Selectman's Office Personnel Summary
1010 First Selectman's Office Summary - FY23