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MA H4580

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


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Introduced
03/10/2022
In Committee
Crossed Over
03/28/2022
Passed
03/28/2022
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/01/2022

Introduced Session

192nd General Court

Bill Summary

Substituted by the House, on motion of Ms. Garlick of Needham, for a bill with the same title (House, No. 4261). March 10, 2022.

AI Summary

This bill amends the charter of the town of Groton to make the town clerk an appointed position, rather than an elected one. It provides that the select board will appoint the town clerk, and the town manager may establish an employment contract with the town clerk. The bill also makes several other changes to the town's charter, including modifying the composition and powers of the board of assessors and other elected town offices. Finally, the bill requires the town to submit the proposed charter changes to the voters for acceptance at a town election.

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Signed by the Governor, Chapter 41 of the Acts of 2022 (on 04/01/2022)

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