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MA S2778

MA S2778
Providing for a gender neutral charter in the town of Middleborough

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Introduced
03/17/2022
In Committee
03/21/2022
Crossed Over
06/13/2022
Passed
06/16/2022
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
08/02/2022

Introduced Session

192nd General Court

Bill Summary

Providing for a gender neutral charter in the town of Middleborough

AI Summary

This bill amends the charter of the town of Middleborough to provide for a gender-neutral charter. The key provisions include: - Replacing the term "Board of Selectmen" with "select board" throughout the charter. - Changing the selection process for the town clerk from an elected to an appointed position. - Clarifying the powers and duties of the select board, town manager, police chief, and fire chief. - Updating language throughout the charter to use gender-neutral terminology. - Stating that the executive body of the town, previously known as the board of selectmen, shall now be known as the select board and have the same powers and duties as a board of selectmen. - The bill takes effect upon passage.

Sponsors (4)

Last Action

Signed by the Governor, Chapter 94 of the Acts of 2022 (on 08/02/2022)
(11 Companion Bills)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S2778
Bill https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S2778.pdf
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