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MA H4623

MA H4623
Amending the charter of the city of Lynn


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Introduced
03/24/2022
In Committee
04/19/2022
Crossed Over
09/19/2022
Passed
09/22/2022
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
09/26/2022

Introduced Session

192nd General Court

Bill Summary

That the city of Lynn be authorized to amend the charter of said city. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]

AI Summary

This bill amends the charter of the city of Lynn, Massachusetts. The key provisions include: (1) removing the requirement that city officials elected by the city council must be residents and voters of the city of Lynn; (2) removing the requirement that the city solicitor and certain commissioners must establish residency in Lynn within 6 months of their appointment; and (3) adding a preference for appointing Lynn residents to city offices, positions, boards, and commissions, except where exempted by state law or a collective bargaining agreement. The bill also repeals a section of the charter and specifies that the act takes effect upon its passage.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

Signed by the Governor, Chapter 223 of the Acts of 2022 (on 09/26/2022)

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