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MA S2562

Amending the charter of the town of Wareham


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Introduced
10/27/2021
In Committee
10/24/2022
Crossed Over
12/19/2022
Passed
12/29/2022
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
01/05/2023

Introduced Session

192nd General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to amend the charter of the town of Wareham. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local approval received]

AI Summary

This bill repeals the existing charter of the town of Wareham and establishes a new charter. The key provisions include: - The administration of the town's fiscal, prudential, and municipal affairs will be vested in an executive branch headed by a select board, while the legislative powers will be exercised by an open town meeting. - The town will have a town administrator appointed by the select board to serve as the chief administrative officer responsible for overseeing the administration of town affairs. - The town meeting will meet at least twice a year, with the first meeting in April focused on fiscal matters and the second meeting in October focused on other legislative business. - The charter establishes various elected offices, including a select board, school committee, town moderator, and board of assessors, and outlines their powers and duties. - The charter outlines procedures for the town's budget process, capital improvement planning, and financial management. - The charter provides for the reorganization of town departments and agencies, either through town meeting votes or an administrative code process. - The charter includes general provisions related to charter changes, severability, rules and regulations, and the recall of elected officials.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Signed by the Governor, Chapter 435 of the Acts of 2022 (on 01/05/2023)

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