Bill > H3823

This bill authorizes the city of Amesbury to amend its city charter. The key provisions of the bill include: - Changing the title of the charter from "City of Amesbury Home Rule Charter" to "Home Rule Charter". - Updating various terminology throughout the charter, such as changing "municipal" to "city". - Modifying the composition and election process for the city council, including increasing the number of district councilors from four to six. - Establishing citizen initiative and referendum procedures for proposing and voting on certain city measures. - Creating a recall process for elected city officials. - Clarifying the structure and appointment process for various city boards, commissions, and committees. - Updating provisions related to the city's housing authority and health insurance eligibility for elected officials. - Setting an effective date of January 1, 2022 for the changes introduced by this bill.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H3823