The Board of Registrars (or in the cities are referred to as Election Commission) are appointed officials consisting of 3 members, one from the Democratic Party and two from the Republican Party. The Town Clerk is an ex-officio member and whatever political party he/she is, then one more member is appointed from that party and the other two members come from the other party. The Select Board with a recommendation from the Democratic or Republican town committees, appoint each registrar for a three year term.
The Board of Registrars’ main functions are to assist the Town Clerk's Office with all elections. They prepare the voting list used at all elections, conduct all requested recounts, and oversee the annual town census. Due to budget constraints the Board of Registrars operates under the town clerk's budget with the everyday functions being handled by the town clerk's staff.