Bill > H4087

This bill authorizes the town of Wayland to create a select board and town manager form of government. The key provisions are: 1. The current Board of Selectmen will be renamed the Select Board, which will serve as the chief executive and policymaking body of the town. The Select Board will consist of 5 elected members with staggered 3-year terms. 2. The Select Board will appoint a Town Manager, who will serve as the chief administrative and financial officer of the town. The Town Manager must have a bachelor's degree and relevant experience in government administration or business management. 3. The Town Manager will be responsible for managing and supervising town operations, except for the School Department and Library, and will coordinate policies and programs across town departments. The Town Manager will also prepare the annual budget and capital improvement plan. 4. The Town Manager will have authority over personnel matters, including appointing and removing department heads (except School and Library), negotiating collective bargaining agreements, and conducting employee evaluations. 5. The current elected Town Clerk position will become an appointed position under the Town Manager. Overall, this bill establishes a town manager form of government in Wayland, transferring executive and administrative authority from the Board of Selectmen to a professional Town Manager position.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H4087