SB 14-199: Georgetown Charter Updates

• Repeals and reenacts the Town of Georgetown's charter originally approved January 10, 1868, adding new provisions, modifying existing provisions, and deleting obsolete provisions

• Establishes a Board of Selectmen composed of two selectmen from each ward serving four-year staggered terms, with a Police Judge as chief executive officer elected for two-year terms

• Grants the Board of Selectmen power to levy taxes (not exceeding one percent annually or 20 mills for town purposes), issue bonds, establish ordinances, and manage town affairs including streets, water, sanitation, health regulations, and licensing

• Creates a Municipal Court presided over by an attorney judge appointed by the Board of Selectmen to hear cases arising under the charter and town ordinances

• Establishes a Town Administrator appointed by the Board of Selectmen to manage day-to-day operations, enforce laws, hire staff, and prepare budgets, along with supporting officials including Town Clerk, Treasurer, and Attorney