Tisbury voters would decide whether the select board has five members

The proposal describes a five-member select board for Tisbury, serving as the town’s chief executive and policy-making body. The board would have three-year terms arranged so that, as nearly as possible, one-third of the members’ terms end each year. The five-member board would take effect only if a majority of voters approve the ballot question. The town would hold a special election on the question at least 35 days after the act takes effect.

If voters approve the proposal, two select board offices would appear on Tisbury’s 2027 annual town election ballot. This election procedure applies to Tisbury’s 2027 annual town election and only if voters approve the ballot question. The ballot would list the two offices alongside the three-year term expiring in 2030 and tell voters to vote for three candidates. The two candidates with the most votes would receive three-year terms; the next highest vote-getter would receive a two-year term. The two offices would appear on the 2027 annual town election ballot.