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MA H3794

Relative to the charter of the town of Eastham


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Introduced
05/20/2021
In Committee
10/27/2022
Crossed Over
10/24/2022
Passed
12/15/2022
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
12/22/2022

Introduced Session

192nd General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to the charter of the town of Eastham. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]

AI Summary

This bill repeals several previous acts related to the charter of the town of Eastham and establishes a new charter for the town. The key provisions of the bill are: It establishes the town of Eastham as a body corporate and politic under the Eastham home rule charter, with legislative powers vested in an open town meeting and executive powers vested in a nonpartisan select board. The bill outlines the powers and duties of the select board, town manager, and various elected and appointed town boards and committees. It requires the town to have an annual budget process, a five-year capital improvements plan, and an annual independent audit. The bill also includes provisions for the recall of elected town officials.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Signed by the Governor, Chapter 317 of the Acts of 2022 (on 12/22/2022)

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