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60-3 21 Selectmen's Meeting - July 1, 1996 4. negotiations of contracts with bargaining units and vendors; 5. community relations; and 6. personnel. In completing the evaluation form., each of us took into account our own views, as well as those P g of townspeople who have talked with each of us. In last year's evaluation the Board expressed a _ - desire for the Manager to improve on his relationships with other Boards and Committees, and g p with the Community . as a whole. It was suggested that he might become more involved in some activities that might be of interest to him. In both areas, we feel that he has listened to the Board's . re uest Specifically, he has been an active member of the Rotary Club and Chamber of q Commerce Board of Directors. I want to thank my colleagues for their input into this year's evaluation. As Chairman, I have received the responses from members of the Board, and have summarized their comments in this way. In the area of Town Finances The new budget process introduced by the Manager was creative and resourceful, with a p lannied look to the future. The format encouraged participation from man y segments se of our community nd input from staff as the budget was developed. The y in p Manager is ve ry innovative in his approach to the budget. Communication with the Selectmen is a very important part of the Town Manager's responsibilities. we would like to develop a system of receiving periodic and regular reports from the Manager. This will aid the Board in keeping informed on key issues. The format might be determined at our Goal Setting Meeting. The area of Communication with other Boards and Committees is .extremely important. Understanding that Lexington has a large number of Citizens who are interested in Town Government, we encourage the Manager to work with and be in communication with all Boards and Committees. The Negotiations of Contracts with B ainin Units and vendors has been carried out in the best interest of the town b y the Manager. The Manager has been successful in dealing with extremely sensitive situations, being able to facilitate solutions that are agreeable to all interested groups. Two recent examples being The Munroe Center and Replace. The progress of items such as these p g might be in the above - mentioned Monthly Report. The Town Manager, as I mentioned previously, has joined the Rotary Club and is more involved with the Chamber of Commerce. He is a very highly respected member of our community, with man y throughout hout our Town. In the area of Community _relations we would like the g 6 Manager and his office to work closely with the Selectmen's office, responding to concerns and questions of all our Townspeople.