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Barnstable County Government:: A comprehensive listing of Barnstable County departments and services
Cape Cod Commission: The Cape Cod Commission is the Cape's regulatory agency for regional land use and planning related issues. Developments which meet specific guidelines may require Commission review beyond the local permit review process.
Barnstable County Economic Development Council:The Council provides grant opportunities for economic development programs on Cape Cod. The Council also participates in various studies and surveys on the Cape Cod economy.
The Barnstable County Regional Emergency Planning Committee (BCREPC) is a coalition of law enforcement, fire service, health care, public health, public works, EMS, military, and numerous other affiliated agencies as outlined by the Massachusetts State Emergency Response Committee (SERC). Its purpose is to harness the power of planning, cooperation, and interoperability to assist Cape Cod communities to mitigate the threat from any hazard which may require the response of multiple jurisdictions.
Consumer Assistance Council works in cooperation with the Massachusetts Attorney General. Handling consumer complaints across Cape Cod and the Islands, operating a consumer information hotline and conducting outreach to the elderly, homeless, veterans and immigrants.
What is the form of government for each of the 15 towns on Cape Cod?
Barnstable is the seat of Barnstable County. Barnstable Town Council, a 13-member elected body, is the legislative and policy-making branch of town government, and is charged with appointing the town manager.
Bourne uses the open town meeting form of government, led by a town administrator and five-member elected board of selectmen.
Brewster uses the open town meeting form of government, led by a town administrator and elected select board of five.
Chatham is governed by an open town meeting form of government and led by a town manager and a five-member elected board of selectmen.
Dennis is governed by an open town meeting and led by a town administrator and a five-member elected select board.
Eastham is governed by open town meeting and led by a town administrator and five-member elected select board.
Falmouth is governed by a representative town meeting form of government and led by a town manager and five-member elected select board.
Harwich has an open town meeting and is governed by a town administrator and a five-member elected board of selectmen.
Mashpee is governed by the open town meeting form of government, and led by a town manager and five-member elected board of selectmen.
Orleans is led by an elected select board of five and town administrator, and has an open town meeting form of government.
Provincetown has an open town meeting form of government, a five-member elected select board and a town manager.
Sandwich is governed by an open town meeting form of government and led by a town manager and five-member elected board of selectmen.
Truro has an open town meeting form of government, led by a town manager and a five-member elected select board.
Wellfleet is governed by the open town meeting form of government, a five-member elected select board and a town administrator.
Yarmouth uses the open town meeting form of government, led by a town administrator and a five-member elected board of selectmen.
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