Bill > H4501

This bill amends the town charter of Plymouth by making comprehensive revisions to several key chapters of its municipal governance structure. The bill introduces significant changes to the town's legislative branch, establishing a Representative Town Meeting system with nine members elected from each precinct, serving three-year overlapping terms. The new charter details extensive procedures for town meetings, including mandatory attendance requirements for members, conflict of interest provisions, and rules for filling vacancies. It establishes an Advisory and Finance Committee appointed by the Moderator to review budgets and conduct financial investigations. The bill also modifies election procedures, making them nonpartisan and introducing new provisions for initiatives, referendums, and recall elections for town-wide elected officials and Representative Town Meeting Members. Additionally, the bill updates provisions for town boards, commissions, and committees, including standardizing appointment terms and attendance requirements. The charter now mandates a periodic review every five years by a Charter Review Committee to ensure the document remains current and effective. Overall, the bill represents a comprehensive restructuring of Plymouth's municipal governance, aimed at increasing transparency, citizen participation, and administrative efficiency.

Government Affairs

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H4501