HomeMy WebLinkAboutPolicy-Flags-Half-Staff-Display-020816 BOARD OF SELECTMEN POLICY
HALF-STAFF DISPLAY OF US FLAGON TOWN PROPERTY
Date Approved by BOS: Signature of Chair:
February 8, 2016 ;Data
Half-staff display of the United States flag on Town property is intended as a visible,public
symbol of respect, upon their death, for the heroic service and sacrifice of military personnel and
the service of public officials.
Flag on the Battle Green: The United States flag on the Battle Green will be lowered to half-
staff at the direction of the Board of Selectmen or its designee, or in accordance with an order
issued by the President of the United States or the Governor of the Commonwealth. See Board
of Selectmen policy, Lowering the Flag on the Battle Green, dated November 28, 2005.
Flag at Municipal Buildings or Grounds: The United State flag on municipal buildings and
grounds under the jurisdiction of the Town Manager will be lowered to half-staff in accordance
with the Memorial Events schedule set forth below, or in accordance with an order issued by the
President of the United States or the Governor of the Commonwealth.
Memorial Events:
On Death of Flag Displayed at Half-Staff
U.S. President or Former President For 30 Days from the Date of Death
U.S. Vice President; Chief Justice or Retired For 10 Days from the Date of Death
Chief Justice of the U.S.; Speaker of the U.S.
House of Representatives
Associate Justice of Supreme Court; Cabinet On the Day of Death until Interment
Member; Former Vice President; Governor of a
State, territory or possession; U. S. House;
Minority Leader of U. S. House
U.S. Senator from Massachusetts; On the Day of Death and the following day
U.S. Representative from Massachusetts
Representing Lexington; Member of Congress
Governor of Massachusetts On the Day of Death until Interment
Lexington Police Officer, Firefighter or military On the Day of Death until Interment
personnel killed in the line of Duty
Peace Officers Memorial Day This Day Unless that Day is also Armed
Forces Da
Lexington Townwide Elected Officials On the day of Death until Interment
Former Lexington Townwide Elected Officials On the Day of Interment
Other Individuals As Determined by the Board of Selectmen