Bill > H2306

This bill establishes a new "Plan G" form of city government characterized by a city council with at least 9 members elected through proportional representation, a mayor chosen from within the council, and a directly elected public advocate. The key provisions include a unique electoral system where political associations submit candidate lists, and council members are elected at large using closed list proportional representation. The mayor, selected by council members from their own ranks, serves as the chief executive and is responsible for city administration, while the public advocate is elected through instant runoff voting to represent public interests. Council members can be replaced or removed by their political associations through a "pink slip" process, and the council has broad legislative powers, including serving as the school committee. The bill also defines specific procedures for electing the council president, mayor, and public advocate, as well as detailed voting mechanisms and election processes. Political associations play a central role in this governance model, with specific requirements for maintaining their status, submitting candidate lists, and participating in city government.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H2306