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Contact: Thomas Byrne
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Access to Town of Greenwich E-Mail
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How to open town's e-mail account for RTM members: Read more.
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April 2009 RTM Structure & Rules Committee Report
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Click here for the report (1.8MB file). |
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Charter Revision Committee Report
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Now available here online. |
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How to Run for the RTM
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Any citizen of Greenwich, registered to vote, is eligible to serve on the RTM. New candidates (petitioners) must file a petition signed by at least ... Read more
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CIP Budget Available Here
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The First Selectman's CIP Budget of capital projects as well as other capital projects not shown in the town's Ten Year Capital Plan are available ... Read more
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Search RTM Member List
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Click here to locate RTM representatives from your district. |
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The RTM is the legislative body of the town, with its powers vested by the Town Charter. It has the authority to:
- Approve all expenditures by the town over $5000;
- Approve, reduce, and eliminate appropriations;
- Approve or reject nominations to town bodies as made by the selectmen decide whether the town shall accept federal or state funds for town projects;
- Create special committees to deal with particular subjects such as labor contracts, claims, and redistricting;
- Pass "sense of the meeting" resolutions urging that other branches of government initiate desired legislation, or expressing disapproval of actions that have been taken; act as the final planning authority on municipal improvements;
- Initiate and pass ordinances.
For further information about RTM please click here.
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