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The Registrar of Voters is responsible for the administration of all local, state and national elections; the registration of all eligible voters; and the conduct of primaries and referendums.

The City Treasurer is responsible for overseeing the financial operations of the city.

The Assessor Appeals Board is responsible for determining the full value of property or determining other matters of property tax assessment over which the Appeals Board has jurisdiction.

The City Clerk/Ward Officer serves as the official keeper of the municipal records. This joint position is also responsible for presenting the agenda and minutes for legislative and committee meetings.

The City Constable is responsible for law enforcement functions similar to police officers such as arrests and traffic citations, but the City Constable also works closely with courts to perform judicial tasks like serving warrants and subpoenas.

The City Board of Selectmen is responsible for the supervision of day-to-day operations of city departments and committees. Additional City Board of Selectmen duties include oversight of recruitment, nomination, and appointment of boards, committees, and commissions; preparation, monitoring, and execution of the city budget; and serving as main advisor on overall governmental operations.

The City Legislature is the municipality's governing body, responsible for voting on ordinances and policies, and often is in charge of hiring a city manager.

The City Manager or First Selectmen serves as the chief executive of city government and is responsible for city staff, departments, and carrying out the city council's laws while aiding the council. The City Manager or First Selectmen carries out the administrative and executive duties of city government.

The Local School Board member is responsible for overseeing school operations within the district, and often for hiring/firing of school superintendents.