Bill > H2265

This bill aims to establish mandatory pre-service training programs for members of several local boards and commissions in Massachusetts, ensuring that new members receive comprehensive education before beginning their service. Specifically, the bill requires the Department of Public Health to create an annual training program for new local board of health members, the Department of Environmental Protection to develop training for new conservation commission members, and the Department of Housing and Community Development to establish training for local planning and zoning board members. These training programs will be developed in consultation with relevant municipal associations, may be contracted out to professional organizations, and will be offered free of charge to board members through various locations and online methods. The bill mandates that members of local boards of health, conservation commissions, planning boards, and zoning boards of appeals must complete these respective training programs prior to serving on their boards, which will help ensure that local government volunteers are well-informed about their roles, responsibilities, and the technical aspects of their specific governing bodies.

Budget and Finance, Government Affairs

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H2265