Bill > H3707

This bill authorizes the city of Everett to amend its home rule charter. The key provisions include: 1. Changing the composition and terms of the city council and school committee - the city council will have 11 members (5 at-large and 6 ward councilors) with 2-year terms, and the school committee will have 10 members (3 at-large and 6 ward members) with 2-year terms. 2. Establishing rules and prohibitions for the city council and school committee members, including restrictions on holding other city offices or employment. 3. Modifying the requirements for nomination papers and signatures needed to run for mayor, at-large, and ward positions. 4. Revising the recall petition process, including the number of voter signatures required. 5. Requiring a minimum 20% voter turnout for initiative, referendum, and recall elections to be effective. 6. Allowing incumbent elected officials to have "Candidate for Re-nomination" or "Candidate for Re-Election" printed on the ballot in the 2021 city election, and in future elections only if seeking re-election to the same position.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H3707