Bill > H4385

This bill modifies the town charter of Plainville, specifically addressing the composition and functioning of multi-member municipal boards. The bill allows the select board (the town's governing body) to appoint up to two associate or alternate members to most multi-member town boards, with two key exceptions: the school committee and the housing authority cannot have such alternate members. These associate members would be appointed for one-year terms and would have the ability to participate in all matters before the board. Additionally, the bill gives the chairman of each multi-member board the authority to designate an associate member to temporarily serve as a full member in specific circumstances, such as when a regular board member is absent, unable to act, has a conflict of interest, or when there is a vacancy on the board. This change provides more flexibility in board participation and ensures continuity of governance by allowing pre-approved alternate members to step in when needed.

Government Affairs

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H4385