Bill > H4315

This bill establishes a select board/town manager form of government in the town of Wayland. The key provisions are: - The board of selectmen will be known as the select board, with all the same powers and duties. - The select board will be the chief executive officers and policymaking body of the town, with 5 members elected to staggered 3-year terms. - The select board will appoint a town manager as the chief administrative and operating officer, responsible for managing the town's financial, administrative, and operational affairs (excluding the school department). - The town manager will be the chief financial officer, responsible for preparing the town's budgets and overseeing procurement. - The town manager will appoint department heads and other town employees, except for the school department and library. - The town clerk position will transition from an elected to an appointed position. - Any conflicts between this act and the town code or other special acts will be resolved in favor of this act.

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H4315