The Town Board is comprised of an elected Supervisor serving a two-year term and four elected council members each serving four-year terms. The Town Board controls Town finances, acquisition of real property, the Town budget, salary negotiations, legislation and policy. With the exception of elected officials, the Town Board also votes to confirm all employees as well as members of boards serving the Town such as the Planning Board, Zoning Board of Appeals, Conservation Advisory Council, Assessment Review Board and Ethics Board.

The Town Supervisor is the Chief Fiscal Officer of the Town and shares financial oversight responsibilities with the Town Board. The Town Board adopts a budget each year which includes funding for a vast array of Town services. The Town Board is responsible for auditing all fiscal operations of the Town. As Chief Financial Officer, the Supervisor is responsible for the accounting records and required State and Local financial reporting as well as independent audits. The Town Supervisor oversees the day to day operations of Town Government. The Town Supervisor is responsible for carrying out decisions of the Board, administering the budget, and disbursing funds. The Town Supervisor represents the Town at various functions. The Supervisor is a member of the Town Board, presides at all Town Board meetings, and votes on all matters before the Board.

The Supervisor’s Office prepares the agenda for meetings that include requests of the Town Board members, other Boards, Department Heads, Community Organizations, and individual community members. Twice a month the Town Board holds a public meeting to discuss and make decisions on pending Town business such as scheduling public hearings to consider legislation, adopting tax exemptions for seniors and veterans, accepting dedicated roads that meet Town standards, awarding bids for equipment and materials, vetting contracts such as those for ball fields, construction projects, approving all expenditures and much more.

We on the Town Board, our department heads, and the dedicated town employees have worked hard to find ways to provide a high level of services and facilities at minimal cost to our residents. We will continue to do so. I have a great deal of respect and admiration for the people I work with every day. Their dedication to public service in order to benefit our residents is admirable. I take the term “Public Servant” to heart. I appreciate the vote of confidence that residents have invested in me. I strive every day to provide the quality public service that the Town of Beekman residents deserve. It is my great honor to serve the community as your Supervisor.

Warm Regards
Mary B. Covucci