Westport selectmen to begin search for new town administrator Jeffrey D. Wagner Selectmen on Tuesday discussed the process through which they should appoint King’s successor. Selectmen Chairman Richard Brewer and Selectman Steven Ouellette agreed to serve on the search committee. Selectmen took no vote but agreed Tuesday that the search committee should be charged with finding finalists to present to the select board. Brewer, citing a webinar from the Massachusetts Municipal Association, said search committees are recommended. Brewer said that the entire select board usually has minimal involvement until the final stages. Brewer said the MMA recommends communities working with a professional consultant toward finding ideal candidates. Brewer said, given the price, the select board does not necessarily have to spend money on a search firm.