General Information

Want to Serve on a Town Board?

Any registered voter in the Town of Provincetown is eligible to serve on a Town Board. See the list of board vacancies (PDF) to determine which board best matches your interest and abilities.  This list is updated every month so check back for new vacancies.  We will keep your application on file for 364 days.  You must now apply online by filling out a Town Board Application.  Click the yellow link "Online Services" and find the application under the Town Clerk.   Please contact the Town Clerk for more information or to discuss which board may be the best fit for you.

Current Openings 

Board

Vacant Positions

New Term Expires

Appointing Authority

Art Commission

Regular

31-Dec-25

Select Board

Board of Assessors

Alternate

31-Dec-23

Select Board

Community Housing Council

Regular

30-Jun-23

Select Board

Community Preservation Committee

Regular

30-Jun-23

Select Board

Community Preservation Committee

Regular

30-Jun-25

Select Board

Conservation Commission

Alternate

31-Dec-24

Town Manager

Council on Aging

Alternate

31-Dec-24

Select Board

Council on Aging

Alternate

31-Dec-23

Select Board

Cultural Council

Regular 

31-Dec-23

Select Board

Disability Commission

Alternate

31-Dec-23

Select Board

Human Service Committee

Regular

30-Jun-25

Select Board

Local Comprehensive Planning Committee

Regular

30-Jun-23

Select Board

OPEB (Other Post-Employment Benefits) Trust

Regular

30-Jun-23

Select Board

Open Space Committee

Alternate

30-Jun-23

Select Board

Open Space Committee

Alternate

30-Jun-23

Select Board

Personnel Board

Regular

31-Dec-24

Moderator

Personnel Board

Alternate

31-Dec-23

Moderator

Recycling & Renewable Energy Committee

Alternate

31-Dec-25

Select Board

Regional District School Committee for the Cape Cod Regional Technical High School

Provincetown Representative

 

Moderator

Scholarship & Trust Administration Committee

Regular

31-Dec-24

Select Board

Scholarship & Trust Administration Committee

Regular

31-Dec-24

Select Board 

Year-Round Market Rate Rental Housing Trust Board of Trustees

Regular- Chair

31-Dec-25

Select Board

Zoning Board of Appeals

Alternate

31-Dec-23

Select Board

Zoning Board of Appeals

Alternate

31-Dec-23

Select Board


(updated 09-11-23)

Much of the work of Town Hall could not be accomplished without the tremendous help of our volunteer board members. Please consider applying for a Town Board - we can really use your help!

Check out this guide for members of public boards and commissions! If you serve as a member on a local board, the Office of the Inspector General encourages you to use this guide to understand your obligations and help you perform your duties as a public board member to the best of your abilities!


Town Board Handbook & Training

The Town Clerk's office publishes a Handbook For Members of Town Boards (PDF) and offers Town Board & Committee Member Training to assist the members of appointed boards, committees, and commissions to easily understand the variety of laws, procedures and traditions in participating in municipal government. This handbook blends the directions and requirements that are found in state and local laws, town charter and administrative directives.

Upcoming Training Dates:

Wednesday, September 13, 2023 at 10 am - Remote via Microsoft Teams

Tuesday, October 3, 2023 at 3 pm - Remote via Microsoft Teams

Thursday, November 2, 2023 at 1 pm - Remote via Microsoft Teams

Wednesday, December 6, 2023 at 6 pm - Remote via Microsoft Teams

Open Meeting Law

The Massachusetts Division of Open Government has published a series of training videos on 6 aspects of the Open Meeting Law. See Open Meeting Law Videos. Visit the Massachusetts State website for additional resources, including frequently asked questions and additional information related to the Open Meeting Law.

Code of Conduct

Code of Conduct

Acknowledgement Receipt - Code of Conduct

State Ethics Training

By serving on a Town Board you are required to acknowledge receipt of the summary of the law and complete the online training program for municipal employees.  Access the online training program and instructions