Governance

Topics will include the Right-to-Know Law, town governance, ethics and conflicts of interest, removals, resignations and vacancies, running effective meetings, and more.  We will also have a presentation on volunteers and liability considerations provided by Primex as well as a presentation on hot topics pending before the New Hampshire State Legislature of concern to municipal officials.  Ample time allowed for questions, answers, and discussion.

The Academy for Good Governance is a series of seven courses created by the NH Municipal Association (NHMA) and Primex, exclusively for elected governing body members (select board, town council, city council, board of aldermen, school board, and village district commissioners).  Courses are taught by experienced attorneys and staff from NHMA, Primex, HealthTrust, and the New Hampshire School Boards Association (NHSBA).  Attendees will receive education and training intended to make them more knowledgeable and effective in their governing body roles.

AGENDA

Introduction - 9:00 am—9:05 am

• Stephen Buckley, Legal Services Counsel, NH Municipal Association

Trustee of Trust Funds Case Study Session - 9:05 am—10:35 am

• Michael R. Haley, Esq., Director of Charitable Trusts, New Hampshire Department of Justice

• Amy J. Nichols, CPA, Financial Research Analyst, New Hampshire Department of Justice

This free workshop is great as a primer for new local officials or as a refresher for more experienced local officials on the basics of town government.

This free workshop is great as a primer for new local officials or as a refresher for more experienced local officials on the basics of town government.

Workshop Agenda 

Traditional Town Meeting
Saturday, February 17, 2024
9:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

2024 Town and School Moderators Hybrid Workshop

February 17, 2024

Traditional Town Meetings

Agenda

Join NHMA’s Legal Services Counsel, Stephen Buckley, and Municipal Services Counsel, Jonathan Cowal for a webinar as companion to the publication of NHMA’s updated and revised Charter Government Handbook.

This presentation will provide city and town council members, and alderpersons, with a thorough introduction to the governance of municipalities with municipal charters.

NHMA is holding this FREE virtual workshop designed specifically for newly-elected (or appointed) as well as experienced municipal officials and employees of member municipalities.

Presented by NHMA's Legal Services attorneys, this complimentary virtual workshop provides municipal officials with the tools and information to effectively serve your communities.  Topics will include Governance & Select Board Authority, Right-to-Know Law – Records, Remedies and Meetings, Conflicts of Interest, Budgeting Essentials, and Land Use 101.

NHMA is holding this FREE virtual workshop designed specifically for newly-elected (or appointed) as well as experienced municipal officials and employees of member municipalities.

Presented by NHMA's Legal Services attorneys, this complimentary virtual workshop provides municipal officials with the tools and information to effectively serve your communities.  Topics will include Governance & Select Board Authority, Right-to-Know Law – Records, Remedies and Meetings, Conflicts of Interest, Budgeting Essentials, and Land Use 101.