Bill > H4663

This bill authorizes the Town of Milford's Select Board to appoint a highway surveyor for a term of up to five years, which is a change from the current practice of electing this position. The bill allows the Select Board to create an employment contract for the highway surveyor using the same terms, conditions, and limitations that apply to other municipal employees under section 108N of Chapter 41 of Massachusetts law. By bypassing sections 108A and 108C of the same chapter, which likely govern traditional election processes, the bill provides the Select Board with more flexibility in hiring and managing the highway surveyor position. The legislation would take effect immediately upon passage and appears to be a local initiative supported by a town vote, reflecting the community's desire to modify how this municipal role is filled.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H4663