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MA S41

Relative to the city of Everett home rule charter

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Introduced
04/05/2021
In Committee
05/13/2021
Crossed Over
05/13/2021
Passed
05/13/2021
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/13/2021

Introduced Session

192nd General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation relative to the city of Everett home rule charter. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local approval received]

AI Summary

This bill revises the home rule charter of the city of Everett. Key changes include: - The city council will have 11 members, with 5 councilors-at-large and 6 ward councilors. The council president will be elected from among the members. - The school committee will have 10 members, with 3 members-at-large and 6 ward members. The committee will elect a chair and vice chair. - Incumbent council and school committee members can use "Candidate for Re-nomination" or "Candidate for Re-Election" on the ballot in the 2021 election. - Nomination paper signature requirements are established, which can be changed by a 7-member council vote. - The recall petition process is defined, requiring signatures from 20% of voters city-wide or in the relevant ward. - Initiative, referendum, and recall elections must have at least 20% voter turnout to be effective.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Signed by the Governor, Chapter 14 of the Acts of 2021 (on 05/13/2021)
(19 Companion Bills)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S41
Bill https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S41.pdf
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