Bill > H4080

This bill authorizes the town of Dedham to amend its charter by changing the name of the board of selectmen to select board. The key provisions of the bill are: This bill allows the town of Dedham to change the name of the board of selectmen to select board. The town's legislative body will now be a representative town meeting, and the executive branch will be headed by the select board. The bill outlines the composition, powers, and duties of the select board, the representative town meeting, and various other elected town officials like the town clerk, school committee, and boards of assessors and health. It establishes the position of town manager, who will be the chief administrative officer of the town. The bill also details administrative and financial procedures for the town, including the budget process and capital improvement program. Overall, the bill provides a comprehensive home rule charter for the town of Dedham.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H4080