Committees, Commissions & Boards

Town of Henniker New Hampshire

Committees, Commissions & Boards

Membership List of all town committees, boards and commission with membership, including both appointed and elected officials

Upcoming Meeting Notices: Notices of all public meetings are posted at town hall and the library. They may also be posted on the town website and at the post office.

Minutes

Selectmen's Policies pertaining to volunteer appointments.

VOLUNTEERING

All appointed committees are run by volunteers who are officially appointed by the Board of Selectmen. Elected positions are voted on by the townspeople every March and the winners become Elected Officials of the town.

To volunteer for an appointed committee, please fill out a Volunteer Application. If you have any questions, feel free to email the Town Administrator at town administrator@henniker.org.

Board of Selectmen (ELECTED) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MINUTES

5 Members, 3 Year Terms. For a good description of the roles and duties of the Selectmen, see the Town of New Durham's site. The Selectmen typically meet the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month at Town Hall at 6:00 PM.

Athletic Committee for Youth (APPOINTED) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .MINUTES

20 Members, 3 Year Terms. The Henniker Youth Athletic Committee is a town-based organization whose mission is to provide rewarding athletic opportunities for Henniker youth. Children participating in our programs will experience a positive environment focused on learning the rules, skills and strategies of the sport, good sportsmanship, and teamwork. Henniker’s approach to athletics ensures that every child has the opportunity to participate regardless of ability to play or pay. For more information, visit www.hennikerathletics.com

Azalea Park / Riverwalk Committee (APPOINTED) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MINUTES

10 Members, 3 Year Terms. The Azalea Park/Riverwalk Committee was originally formed as a group of interested citizens after the 2009 "Henniker Profile" workshops conducted by the UNH Cooperative Extension. Shortly after the Profile, the Selectmen sanctioned an official committee whose charge is to: 1) Improve Azalea Park; 2) River bank stabilization; 3) Improve access, visibility and signage; 4) Develop trail network along river, beginning at Azalea Park; and 5) Educate the public about trail availability.

Ballot Clerks (APPOINTED) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MINUTES

Number of members is at discretion of Supervisors of the Checklist. 3-year terms. Add description here.

Budget Advisory Council (APPOINTED) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MINUTES

Byway Advisory Council (APPOINTED) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MINUTES

Up to 10 Henniker Members to represent the Henniker Papermill Restoration, Business Community, New England College, Town Official, Planning, Conservation, Historical Society/Historic District, Highway Safety and Selectmen. 3 Year Terms. The Currier & Ives Scenic Byway Council is made up of selectmen-appointed representatives from the towns of Henniker, Hopkinton, Webster and Salisbury, NH. The council, which formed a 501c3 non-profit organization in 2012, is organized exclusively for charitable, scientific, recreational and educational purposes, working in each participating town to promote, plan and encourage protection of the byway's resources.

Capital Improvement Program Committee (APPOINTED)

11 Members ~ 3 Year Terms. Per 2003 Town Meeting: "Membership will include at least one member of the Planning Board and may include but not be limited to other members of the planning board, the budget committee, school board or the selectmen."

Cemetery Trustees ~ 3 Members ~ 3 Year Terms ~ Elected

Cogswell Springs Water Works Commissioners ~ 3 Members ~ 3 Year Terms ~ Elected

Community Center Activities Committee ~ 11 Members ~ 3 Year Terms ~ Appointed

Concert Committee ~ 5 Members ~ Appointed

Conservation Commission ~ 7 Members ~ 3 Alternates ~ 3 Year Terms ~ Appointed

Contoocook River Local Advisory Committee ~ Appointed

Economic Development ~ 3 Year Terms ~ To include Selectperson, Planning Bd., Conservation, Chamber of Commerce, NEC, 2 citizen reps (to be nominated by the Town Moderator from a list of volunteers), and non-voting Town Planner as the primary advisor.

Emergency Management ~ 3 Year Terms ~ Appointed

Energy Committee ~ 5 Members ~ 3 Year Terms ~ Appointed

Fair Hearings Authority ~ 3 Members ~ 3 Year Terms ~ Appointed

Health Officers ~ 3 Year Terms ~ Appointed

"Highway Safety Committee ~ 12 Members ~ 3 Year Terms ~ Appointed.

To include Police Chief, Fire Chief, Rescue Chief, Highway Dept. Head."

Historic District Commission ~ 7 Members ~ 5 Alternates ~ 3 Year Terms ~ Appointed

Moderator ~ 2 Year Term ~ Elected

Municipal Records Committee ~ Per RSA 33-A3, membership to include Municipal Officer, Clerk, Tax Collector, Assessor, & Treasurer.

Paper Mill Restoration Committee ~ 11 Members ~ 2 Year Terms ~ Appointed

Planning Board ~ 7 Members ~ 3 Alternates ~ 3 Year Terms ~ Elected

Recycling Committee ~ 11 Members ~ 3 Year Terms ~ Appointed

Road Management Committee ~ 7 Members ~ 3 Year Terms ~ Appointed

Safe Routes to School - Not a selectman-appointed committee. For a grant.

Safety & Loss Prevention Committee ~ per RSA 281-A:64 ~ 3 year terms

Spirit of Henniker Organizational Team ~ 3 Year Terms ~ Appointed

Supervisors of the Check List ~ 3 Members ~ 6 Year Terms ~ Elected

Town Athletic/Recreation Director ~ Expires at 3/2012 Town Meeting ~ Appointed

Town Clerk / Tax Collector ~ 3 Year Term ~ Elected

Town Treasurer ~ 1 Year Term ~ Elected

Trustees of the Trust Funds ~ 3 Members ~ 3 Year Terms ~ Elected

Zoning Board Of Adjustment ~ 5 Members ~ 5 Alternates ~ 3 Year Terms ~ Appointed