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MA H3925

MA H3925
Amending the charter of the city of Newburyport

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Introduced
06/30/2021
In Committee
09/23/2021
Crossed Over
11/17/2022
Passed
11/21/2022
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
11/29/2022

Introduced Session

192nd General Court

Bill Summary

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

AI Summary

This bill amends the charter of the city of Newburyport, Massachusetts. The key provisions include: 1) updating the definitions of "City office" and "City officer" to clarify the positions with independent statutory authority, 2) modifying the procedures for calling special meetings of the city council, 3) changing the timeline for when adopted measures become effective, 4) establishing guidelines for when the city council can postpone voting on a measure, 5) placing restrictions on the mayor's ability to hold other city positions or represent clients after leaving office, and 6) adjusting the deadlines for the city's annual budget process. Additionally, the bill requires the city to post certain information on its website rather than in the public library.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Signed by the Governor, Chapter 280 of the Acts of 2022 (on 11/29/2022)
(15 Companion Bills)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H3925
Bill https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H3925.pdf
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