Bill > H4504

This bill aims to make the charter of Nantucket County gender neutral by replacing gendered language related to the town's governing body. Specifically, the bill changes all instances of "Selectmen" to "select board" throughout the charter, ensuring that the terminology is more inclusive. The bill modifies several sections of the charter to replace references to the "Board of Selectmen" with "select board" and clarifies that the select board will have the same powers and authorities as the previous board of selectmen under existing laws. The changes are primarily linguistic, designed to update the language without altering the fundamental structure or responsibilities of the town's governing body. The bill will take effect immediately upon passage, reflecting a broader trend of municipalities updating their official documents to use gender-neutral terminology that reflects modern social standards and promotes inclusivity in local government.

Government Affairs

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H4504