About the Town Council

The Town Council serves as the governing body of the Town of Lisbon. The Town Councilors are the municipal officers of the Town and have the authority to set policy, establish ordinances for the Lisbon Code and approve the annual town budget, including schools. The Town Council must make decisions that are consistent with the Town Charter, the Lisbon Code of Ordinances, the Maine State Statutes and the Constitution of both the State of Maine and the United States.

The Town Council consists of seven (7) Councilors, all elected at large. Councilors shall be elected at each annual municipal election to serve three-year terms. Municipal elections are held annually on the first Tuesday, following the first Monday, during the month of November.

The Town Council typically meets on the first and third Tuesday of each month. (Please contact the Town Manager’s Office for the exact meeting dates.) Meetings are held at 7:00 pm in the Town Office conference room. Four members of the Council shall constitute a quorum for voting purposes.

The Chairman shall be the presiding officer of the Council and shall be entitled to vote.

Members of the public are welcome and encouraged to attend meetings of the Town Council. Citizens will be provided with the opportunity to address the Council on topics that are listed on the meeting agenda as well as any other topics regarding Lisbon town government.

Agendas are available in the Town Manager’s Office on the Friday afternoon prior to the regular Tuesday meeting. Copies of the Council Meeting agenda and minutes are available at this web site and are available for review at the Town Clerk's Office. Town Council Meetings are currently being broadcast live through Town Hall Live Stream from our website.