Bill > S1192

This bill proposes to amend the town charter of Groton. The key provisions are: - The administration of the town's affairs will be vested in an executive branch headed by a select board and a town manager, while the legislative powers will be exercised by an open town meeting. - The bill outlines the powers and duties of the select board, town manager, and various elected town officers such as the moderator, regional school committee, housing authority, and planning board. - The town manager will be the chief administrator responsible for the efficient and coordinated administration of all town functions under their control. - The bill establishes a department of finance, a department of public works, and other town departments, and sets forth their respective powers and duties. - It provides for a finance committee to advise the town on budgetary matters, and outlines the annual budget process. - The bill includes provisions for charter changes, severability, rules and regulations, and periodic charter review. - It also includes transitional provisions to ensure the continuation of government and administrative personnel following the adoption of the new charter.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S1192