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MA S2600

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Introduced
03/18/2020
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

191st General Court

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This bill makes a number of changes to the charter of the town of Easton, Massachusetts, primarily related to the town's governing structure and administration. The key provisions of the bill include: - Replacing the term "Board of Selectmen" with "select board" throughout the charter to update the terminology. - Clarifying the role and responsibilities of the town moderator, including the appointment of a deputy moderator. - Changing references to the "town administrator" to use gender-neutral language. - Updating language throughout the charter to consistently refer to the select board, town administrator, and other town officials. - Modifying the recall election procedures, including allowing the incumbent to run again and clarifying the process if the successor fails to qualify. - Making other minor wording changes and technical corrections to the charter. Overall, the bill is intended to modernize and clarify the town's governing structure and administrative procedures as outlined in its charter.

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see H3984 (on 03/18/2020)

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