Bill > H4459

This bill amends the charter of the town of Seekonk to make several key changes. Most prominently, it replaces all instances of "Board of Selectmen" with "Select Board" throughout the town's charter, which is a modernization of the governing body's title. The bill also makes several gender-neutral language updates, such as replacing gendered pronouns like "his" with gender-neutral terms like "their" or "themself". Additionally, the bill clarifies and updates the duties and responsibilities of the Town Administrator, including specifying their roles in contract negotiations, personnel planning, procurement, and town meeting procedures. The changes aim to provide more inclusive and precise language while maintaining the fundamental structure of the town's governance. The bill will take effect immediately upon its passage, and it appears to have received local approval, suggesting it reflects the town's current administrative preferences and needs.

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H4459