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MA H2202

Amending the special act charter of the city of Northampton


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Introduced
03/29/2021
In Committee
06/15/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

192nd General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to amending the charter of the city of Northampton. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]

AI Summary

This bill amends the special act charter of the city of Northampton. It makes various changes, including removing the requirement for the mayor and city clerk to be consulted when the city council president appoints a city officer or employee to exercise the powers and duties of the mayor during a temporary absence or incapacitation. It also changes the process for filling vacancies in certain elected offices, such as mayor, trustees of the Smith Vocational and Agricultural High School, and the Community Preservation Committee. Additionally, it prohibits the use of "candidate for re-election" on election ballots and updates the terminology in the charter to use "chair" instead of "chairman."

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Amended by substitution of a bill with the same title, H3995 (on 07/26/2021)

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