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MA H4210
MA H4210Relative to the town resident requirement for the town manager of the town of Dalton
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Introduced
06/09/2025
06/09/2025
In Committee
08/04/2025
08/04/2025
Crossed Over
12/15/2025
12/15/2025
Passed
12/19/2025
12/19/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
12/19/2025
12/19/2025
Introduced Session
194th General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to the town resident requirement for the town manager of the town of Dalton. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
AI Summary
This bill modifies the residency requirements for the town manager of Dalton by removing the existing mandate that requires the town manager to become a resident of the town within one year of appointment. Currently, the law stipulates that while a town manager does not need to be a resident of the town or commonwealth when initially appointed, they must establish residency in the town within one year. By striking out this language, the bill eliminates the residency requirement, effectively allowing the town manager to remain a non-resident of Dalton after being appointed. The bill would take effect immediately upon passage, which means the new rules would apply as soon as the legislation is signed into law. This change gives the town more flexibility in hiring and retaining a town manager, potentially allowing them to recruit candidates who may prefer to live outside of Dalton.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Signed by the Governor, Chapter 92 of the Acts of 2025 (on 12/19/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H4210 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H4210.pdf |
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