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MA H4579
MA H4579Authorizing Bridgewater Town Charter amendment Article IV, Section 4-3, Town Manager Powers of Appointment
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Introduced
10/02/2025
10/02/2025
In Committee
10/30/2025
10/30/2025
Crossed Over
02/05/2026
02/05/2026
Passed
02/12/2026
02/12/2026
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
02/12/2026
02/12/2026
Introduced Session
194th General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to the appointment powers of the town manager of the city known as the town of Bridgewater. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
AI Summary
This bill amends the Bridgewater Town Charter to modify the town manager's appointment powers for boards, committees, and agencies. Specifically, the bill clarifies that the town manager has the authority to appoint all boards, committees, and agencies, with two key exceptions: (1) ad hoc committees established by a 2/3 vote of the Town Council to assist the Council's responsibilities, and (2) all appointed board and committee members must be town residents. The bill also requires that all such appointments be subject to ratification by the town council. Additionally, the town manager must create a citizen's advisory committee to help evaluate and select individuals for these appointments, with the number and terms of this advisory committee to be determined by local ordinance. This amendment appears designed to provide more structured and transparent appointment processes for municipal boards and committees in Bridgewater, while maintaining checks and balances between the town manager and town council.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Signed by the Governor, Chapter 21 of the Acts of 2026 (on 02/12/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H4579 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H4579.pdf |
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