Bill > H2320

This bill allows the town of Berkley to create an appointed position of treasurer-collector, replacing the current elected treasurer and collector roles. Under this legislation, the board of selectmen will have the authority to appoint and potentially remove the treasurer-collector, with the ability to establish an employment contract for up to three years. The appointed treasurer-collector will have all the same powers, duties, and legal responsibilities as the previous separately elected positions. The bill eliminates the elected treasurer and collector positions, though current incumbents may continue to serve until their terms expire or a new treasurer-collector is appointed. Any existing contracts, liabilities, records, property, and equipment from the previous offices will transfer to the new appointed position. The changes will take effect immediately upon the bill's passage, effectively consolidating the town's financial leadership roles into a single appointed position and giving the board of selectmen more direct oversight of this critical municipal financial role.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H2320