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This bill prevents town managers, administrators, and school superintendents from being compensated under multiple municipal contracts simultaneously by establishing clear legal restrictions and penalties. Specifically, the bill prohibits these municipal employees from receiving payment from two or more contracts at the same time, and stipulates that if an employee accepts a new contract with a different town, their primary contract will automatically be voided. The legislation requires these municipal employees to notify officials when they accept a new employment offer, and introduces a significant criminal penalty: any person who fails to report accepting a new contract while currently under contract will be guilty of a felony. This bill aims to ensure transparency, prevent potential conflicts of interest, and maintain the integrity of municipal employment practices by creating a legal framework that discourages simultaneous compensation from multiple municipal contracts. The provisions apply equally to town managers/administrators and school superintendents, and will take effect 60 days after its passage.

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https://gc.nh.gov/bill_status/legacy/bs2016/bill_status.aspx?lsr=0604&sy=2025&sortoption=&txtsessionyear=2025&txtbillnumber=HB512