Bill > S2451

This bill amends the Newbury general by-laws to replace references to the "board of selectmen" with "select board". Key provisions include: - The administration of the town's fiscal, prudential, and municipal affairs remains vested in the executive branch headed by the select board, while legislative powers remain with the town meeting. - The select board appoints various town officials, including the chief of police, town counsel, and members of boards/committees. - The select board appoints a town administrator to oversee the general administration of the town, with authorities including supervising department heads, reorganizing departments, making appointments/removals, and preparing the town's budget. - The town retains elected positions like the moderator, select board, and school committee members, while other elected offices become appointive roles. - The town administrator submits the town's annual budget proposal to the select board, who then provide recommendations to the finance committee.

Joint Committee on Municipalities and Regional Government (J)

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S2451