Bill > H3913

This bill updates the charter of the town of Seekonk by systematically replacing all instances of the term "Board of Selectmen" with "Select Board" throughout various sections of the town's charter. Additionally, the bill makes several substantive changes to the Town Administrator's roles and responsibilities, including modifying provisions about contract negotiations, procurement, personnel staffing, and removal procedures. Some notable specific changes include establishing the Town Administrator as the Chief Procurement Officer, outlining specific contract approval processes, and clarifying the Town Administrator's duties in preparing personnel staffing plans and performing other administrative tasks. The bill also updates a provision about board and commission member attendance, stating that a member will be considered to have vacated their office if they miss five consecutive regularly scheduled meetings. The changes aim to modernize the town's governance structure and clarify administrative procedures, with the bill taking effect immediately upon its passage.

Government Affairs

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H3913