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This bill creates the Massachusetts Municipal Public Safety Building Authority, a new independent public authority designed to support public safety infrastructure. The authority will be composed of 9 members: the state treasurer (who serves as chairperson), the secretary of administration and finance, the secretary of public safety and security, and 6 additional members appointed by the state treasurer. These additional members will include professionals with expertise in public safety facilities planning, construction, architecture, law enforcement, firefighting, and emergency medical services. Each appointed member will serve a two-year term and can be reappointed. The authority requires a quorum of 5 members, with any action requiring 5 affirmative votes. Members will serve without pay but can be reimbursed for expenses. The chairperson must provide an annual report to the governor and general court to help coordinate public safety and fiscal policies. The authority will be subject to standard governmental transparency and ethics regulations, including open meeting laws and conflict of interest provisions. Its actions can take effect immediately, and its operations will be treated as a public entity for financial and administrative purposes. The primary goal of this authority appears to be facilitating and overseeing public safety building projects across Massachusetts.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/S1641