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MA H4639

MA H4639
Regarding the appointment of officials and employees of the town of Andover


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Introduced
05/13/2024
In Committee
06/24/2024
Crossed Over
11/25/2024
Passed
11/27/2024
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
12/04/2024

Introduced Session

193rd General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to the appointment of officials and employees of the town of Andover. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]

AI Summary

This bill amends the Andover Town Charter to grant the town manager the authority to appoint, subject to the approval of the select board, certain key officials such as the deputy town manager, police chief, fire chief, finance director, town clerk, and town counsel, as well as other officers, boards, and committees of the town. The bill also gives the town manager the power to remove these appointed officials for cause, while maintaining the existing elected officials specified in the town charter. The bill is intended to streamline the appointment process for these important town positions.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Signed by the Governor, Chapter 247 of the Acts of 2024 (on 12/04/2024)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H4639
BillText https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H4639.pdf
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