NVRDD follows the independent district model of governance with boards and committees who oversee and advise the Executive Director’s initiatives.
Administration Board
The Administration Board is responsible for all matters relating to the overall administration of NVRDD.
The Administration Board is composed of the Town Administrator or their designee from each member community. The Operations Committee is composed of the Police and Fire Chief from each member community.
The Operations Committee
The Operations Committee is responsible for the effective and orderly operation of the Dispatch District including without limitation, communications equipment and systems, dispatch protocols and operational policies and procedures, and making recommendations to the Administration Board.
The Finance Committee
The Finance Committee is responsible for the adoption of an annual budget and for matters regarding the incurring of debt and the issuance of bonds and notes, all in accordance with the provisions of subsections (e), (g), and (h) of section 18R of chapter 6A of the General Laws, and for any other fiscal matters that may emerge.
The Finance Committee is composed of the Chief Financial Officer/Town Accountant from each member community. The board and advisory committees meet regularly and regularly receive reports from the Executive Director on the administration and operation activities of NVRDD.