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MA H4261

Relative to the charter and the town clerk in the town of Groton


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Introduced
11/17/2021
In Committee
01/31/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

192nd General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to the charter and the town clerk in the town of Groton. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]

AI Summary

This bill amends the charter of the town of Groton, Massachusetts to change the town clerk position from an elected to an appointed role, to be appointed by the select board. The bill also outlines the powers and duties of the town clerk, and the process for appointing and removing the town clerk. Additionally, the bill makes other changes to the town's charter, such as specifying the elected town offices, the appointing authority of the select board, and the composition and powers of the board of assessors. The bill requires voter approval in Groton before it can take effect.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Amended by substitution of a bill with the same title, H4580 (on 03/10/2022)

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