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MA H4846

Authorizing the elimination of the appointed tax collector/town clerk/treasurer in the town of Deerfield and the creation of an appointed town clerk and an appointed town treasurer-collector


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Introduced
06/06/2022
In Committee
07/05/2022
Crossed Over
10/20/2022
Passed
10/24/2022
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
10/31/2022

Introduced Session

192nd General Court

Bill Summary

That the town of Deerfield be authorized to eliminate the appointed tax collector/town clerk/treasurer in said town and create an appointed town clerk and an appointed town treasurer-collector. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]

AI Summary

This bill authorizes the town of Deerfield to eliminate the appointed tax collector/town clerk/treasurer position and create two separate appointed positions: a town clerk and a treasurer-collector. The town clerk will be appointed by the selectboard for a 1-3 year term and can be removed at the selectboard's discretion. Similarly, the treasurer-collector position, which combines the duties of the town treasurer and tax collector, will be appointed by the selectboard for a 1-3 year term and can also be removed at the selectboard's discretion. The bill also allows the selectboard to appoint one person to serve as both the town clerk and treasurer-collector.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Signed by the Governor, Chapter 248 of the Acts of 2022 (on 10/31/2022)

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