How well do you know our town government?

Greenwich is holding local elections this fall to elect town leaders. How well do you know how our local government works? Test your knowledge in this ten part series

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What do you call the chief executive of Greenwich?

1. What do you call the chief executive of Greenwich?

A. Mayor
B. First Selectman
C. Town Manager
D. Alderman

B

The term “First Selectman” originates from the New England town meeting system of governance, where a board of selectmen is the primary administrative body.

What do you call the other members of the town executive body?

2. What do you call the other members of the town executive body?

A. City council
B. Board of Aldermen
C. Board of Selectmen
D. Board of Commissioners

C

Derived from early New England town government, where “Selectmen” refers to the practice of voters “selecting” individuals deemed capable of managing town affairs.

How many people serve on the Board of Selectmen?

3. How many people serve on the Board of Selectmen?

A. 6
B. 4
C. 3
D. 2

C

The Board of Selectmen includes the person who won the race for First Selectman, plus the next two highest vote getters.

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