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110 (ADJOURNED SESSION, A.T.M. , CONT. - MARCH 28, 1994) ,ARTICLE 32 ESTABLISH COMMITTEE - AUDIT PROCEDURE MOTION: That an Audit Committee be established as set forth in the article. As set forth in the Article: To see if the Town will vote to establish an Audit Committee, appointed by the Selectmen for a term of three years, consisting of between three and five members, none of whom are employed by the Town, conduct business with Not the Town, or are town-wide elected officials; the Audit Adopted Committee shall conduct reviews of internal and external audits and financial reporting of all Town accounts and shall have access to all internal financial control systems, and shall periodically report its findings and recommendations to the Selectmen in a timely manner; these reports shall be a matter of public record, and shall be made available to the public; or act in any other manner in relation thereto. 9:33 p.m. Presented by Evelyn Less, P2. 9:35 p.m. Charles Cullen explained his concerns and the reasons for offering this article. 9:44 p.m. Elizabeth Eddison, Board of Selectmen, stated unanimous opposition of the Board. 9:51 p.m. John Ryan, Comptroller, spoke in opposition. 9:54 p.m. George Burnell, Appropriation Committee, stated unanimous opposition. 10:03 p.m. Frank Sandy, P6, moved the question. Following a voice vote, the Moderator declared the question to be before the meeting. Following a voice vote at 10:04 p.m. , the Moderator declared the motion not adopted. ARTICLE 33 OVERRIDE MOTION: That the resolution set forth in the article be adopted. As set forth in the Article: To see if the Town will adopt the following resolution. Resolved that the Selectmen, in exercising the override Not provision of M.G.L. Ch 59, Sec 21c, consider a line Adopted item(s) override. 10:05 p.m, Presented by Neal Boyle, Pr7, who asked the Moderator to recognize Paul Nesbeda. Mr. Nesbeda stated his reasons for support of this article. 10:08 p.m. Christina Coughlin, Appropriation Committee, stated unanimous opposition, 10:11 p.m. John Oberteuffer, School Committee, stated that a majority of the School Committee opposed the article. Following a voice vote at 10:12 p.m. , the Moderator declared the motion not adopted.