The Finance Committee shall be concerned with all matters involving the finances and financial procedures of the Town of Franklin, as required by Massachusetts General Laws and the Town Charter. The Committee makes recommendations to the Town Council on all financial matters.

Its goals are to:

• Understand department responsibilities and performance.
• Analyze department budgets and look toward future needs.
• Simplify the budget process.
• Recommend a balanced budget for the delivery of town services to the Town Council.