Get involved: Moultonborough town meeting Saturday March 13th, 209

breathe easy · 01-06-2010, 03:25 PM

The NH Department of Revenue Adminstration puts out a "Technical Assistance" document that explains SB2 quite clearly.
I actually did not intend this to be an SB2 debate, but I realize ( now) that many on the forum live in SB2 towns and or school districts. It's important to note that the "second session" is actually ballot day and voters can vote either in person in the privacy of the ballot box or by absentee ballot on all warrant articles.

http://www.nh.gov/revenue/munc_prop/...assistance.doc

"What is the official ballot referenda?
It is a form of town meeting that has two sessions. The first session (deliberative session) is for explanation, discussion, debate and amendments to the proposed operating budget and warrant articles. The second session (voting session) allows voters to cast their votes for local elections, zoning articles and all warrant articles

How will the meeting change? Can opinions still be voiced?
There are a few significant changes that occur. First is the creation of a second session specifically for voting. The deliberative session (first session) is similar to the traditional town meeting but is held earlier. During this meeting, all articles can be explained, discussed, debated and amended. The articles as presented or amended will be placed on the official ballot and voted on at the second session. Most SB2 municipalities hold their first session in late January to early February and voting in March (second session). See our timelines for the specific dates this year. Another change is the procedure for adopting the budget. The article proposes an operating budget and a default budget (should the proposed operating budget fail). Special and individual warrant articles are separate from the operating budget as prescribed by RSA 40:13, IX. A hearing on the entire budget and default budget must be held prior to posting the warrant and budget in accordance with RSA 40:13, II-a through II-d."

01-06-2010, 03:25 PM	#15
breathe easy Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 98 Thanks: 7 Thanked 23 Times in 9 Posts	The NH Department of Revenue Adminstration puts out a "Technical Assistance" document that explains SB2 quite clearly. I actually did not intend this to be an SB2 debate, but I realize ( now) that many on the forum live in SB2 towns and or school districts. It's important to note that the "second session" is actually ballot day and voters can vote either in person in the privacy of the ballot box or by absentee ballot on all warrant articles. http://www.nh.gov/revenue/munc_prop/...assistance.doc "What is the official ballot referenda? It is a form of town meeting that has two sessions. The first session (deliberative session) is for explanation, discussion, debate and amendments to the proposed operating budget and warrant articles. The second session (voting session) allows voters to cast their votes for local elections, zoning articles and all warrant articles How will the meeting change? Can opinions still be voiced? There are a few significant changes that occur. First is the creation of a second session specifically for voting. The deliberative session (first session) is similar to the traditional town meeting but is held earlier. During this meeting, all articles can be explained, discussed, debated and amended. The articles as presented or amended will be placed on the official ballot and voted on at the second session. Most SB2 municipalities hold their first session in late January to early February and voting in March (second session). See our timelines for the specific dates this year. Another change is the procedure for adopting the budget. The article proposes an operating budget and a default budget (should the proposed operating budget fail). Special and individual warrant articles are separate from the operating budget as prescribed by RSA 40:13, IX. A hearing on the entire budget and default budget must be held prior to posting the warrant and budget in accordance with RSA 40:13, II-a through II-d."