Bill > S2406

This bill amends the charter of the town of Ipswich to make it gender-neutral and further regulate town operations. The key provisions include: - Replacing the term "Board of Selectmen" with "select board" throughout the charter to use gender-neutral language. - Specifying that the select board shall work collaboratively with other town bodies to develop budgets, long-term plans, and policies for the town. - Making various other changes to update gender-specific language and references to the select board and town manager throughout the charter. - Updating the language related to the town clerk, emergency management, and other town officials and departments. - Striking a section of the charter related to a "Civil Defense Director" and "Safety Director". Overall, the bill aims to modernize the town charter and ensure it uses inclusive, gender-neutral language while also clarifying the roles and responsibilities of the select board and town manager in governing the town.

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S2406