Bill > S2626

This bill modifies the governance structure of the town of Berlin by establishing a five-member select board (the town's primary governing body) elected at-large by town voters. The initial election will be structured to create staggered terms: the top three vote-getters will serve initial terms of three, two, and one years respectively, after which all future board members will be elected to standard three-year terms. The bill will go into effect immediately upon passage, which means the changes can be implemented right away. This type of local legislation is common in Massachusetts, where towns can modify their governance structures through special legislative acts that create exceptions to standard municipal organization rules.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/S2626