Town Council

The Town of Durham New Hampshire
About the Town Council

The Town of Durham operates under the Town Council form of government, according to the Town Charter (see Article 3) adopted at the 1987 Town Meeting. Registered voters vote the Council in for a term of three years, and each year three seats are open for re-election.

The Town Council approves all ordinances, resolutions, policies, and the yearly budget. The Town Council also appoints people to the various Boards and Committees. The Town Administrator, hired by the Council, is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the town and reports directly to the Council. Click here for more information about the Administrator.

The State of New Hampshire's RSA 91-A is commonly referred to as the "Right To Know" law. As a matter of principle as well as legal obligation, the Town of Durham seeks to "embrace openness in the conduct of public business," as stated in the Town Council's 2014-2015 Goals.

Every year the Town Council develops and approves goals that will guide Town Staff, boards and committees, and the Council itself in the coming year. Some goals are intended to span a longer horizon and so remain on the list from year to year.