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MA H4773

Amending the charter of the town of Swampscott


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Introduced
02/22/2022
In Committee
05/26/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

192nd General Court

Bill Summary

That the town of Swampscott be authorized to amend the charter of said town to change the board of selectmen to a select board. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received]

AI Summary

This bill authorizes the town of Swampscott to amend its town charter to change the "board of selectmen" to a "select board." The bill strikes out the words "selectmen" and "board of selectmen" throughout the charter and replaces them with "select board." This change in terminology reflects a common trend among municipalities to update their governing bodies from a "board of selectmen" to a "select board."

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

No further action taken (on 01/03/2023)

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