Bill > H4878

This bill amends the charter of the town of Dedham, Massachusetts. Key provisions include: - Changing the term "corporate" to "corporation" in the charter. - Replacing the term "registrars of voters" with "board of registrars of voters" throughout the charter. - Updating the process for filling vacancies for town representatives. - Clarifying the duties of the finance and warrant committee. - Replacing the term "precinct" with "district" in various sections. - Modifying the language used on the ballot for confirming actions taken by the representative town meeting. - Amending the composition and appointment process for the housing authority. - Updating the role and responsibilities of the town manager, department heads, and multiple member bodies like boards and commissions. - Requiring the town to provide notice of vacancies and upcoming term expirations for appointed multiple member bodies. The overall purpose is to make various technical and administrative updates to the town's charter, clarifying the roles and responsibilities of different elected and appointed bodies.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H4878