Bill > H4057

This bill authorizes the city of Haverhill to expand its board of health from three to five members, with all members appointed by the mayor and approved by the city council. The bill provides a specific implementation plan for the initial appointment of these new members, stipulating that in the first year, one member will be appointed for a three-year term and another for a two-year term, with subsequent appointments being for three-year terms. By creating an exception to section 26 of chapter 111 of the General Laws, the bill gives Haverhill local flexibility to increase its board of health membership. The legislation allows the general court to make minor clerical changes to the bill, and the mayor can approve amendments that align with the bill's public objectives. The act will take effect immediately upon passage, enabling the city to quickly expand its board of health membership to potentially bring more perspectives and expertise to local public health governance.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H4057