Bill > S1201

This bill establishes a selectmen-administrator form of government for the town of Newbury. The key provisions include: - The board of selectmen and town meeting will continue to govern the town, with the selectmen appointing a town administrator to oversee the day-to-day administration of municipal affairs. - The town administrator will have broad powers to appoint and remove most town officials and employees, reorganize departments and agencies, and oversee the town's budget and finances. - Certain elected positions, such as the board of selectmen, moderator, and school committee members, will remain elected, while other boards and committees will become appointed positions. - The town administrator will be required to submit an annual budget proposal to the selectmen and finance committee for consideration. - The bill preserves existing town laws, contracts, and the status of current town employees unless modified by the new governance structure.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S1201