Bill > H4259

This bill amends the charter of the town of Medway, Massachusetts by replacing all references to the "board of selectmen" with "select board". The key provisions of the bill include: - Changing the title of the governing body from "board of selectmen" to "select board" throughout the town charter. - Granting the select board additional powers and duties, including serving as the chief policymaking agency for the town, appointing and removing the town manager, and overseeing the town's finances and budget process. - Detailing the process for the select board to suspend or remove the town manager, including providing the town manager with due process rights. - Updating various other provisions related to town officials, committees, and departments to reflect the new "select board" terminology and structure. Overall, this bill modernizes the town's governing structure by replacing the traditional "board of selectmen" with a more updated "select board" model, while also expanding the powers and responsibilities of the select board.

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H4259