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MA H2168
To amend the charter of the city of Woburn to change the name of the members of the city council from "alderman" to "city councilor"
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Introduced
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
In Committee
05/24/2021
05/24/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
192nd General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to amend the charter of the city of Woburn to change the name of the members of the city council from "alderman" to "city councilor". Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
AI Summary
This bill amends the charter of the city of Woburn to change the term "alderman" to "city councilor" throughout the relevant sections of the city's governing laws. The changes are made to various sections of chapter 172 of the acts of 1897, chapter 139 of the acts of 1946, and chapter 103 of the acts of 2005, which describe the city's government structure and powers. This bill officially updates the terminology used to refer to the members of the Woburn City Council, replacing the outdated term "alderman" with the more commonly used "city councilor."
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Amended by substitution of a bill, H3947 (on 07/14/2021)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H2168 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H2168.pdf |
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