Bill > H4738

This bill updates the provisions for special meetings of the Holyoke City Council by replacing the existing section in the city charter with a new process for calling and notifying council members about special meetings. Under the new provisions, either the Mayor or the President of the City Council can call a special meeting by sending written notifications electronically to all council members at least 48 hours before the meeting starts, and these notifications must include a statement of the subjects to be discussed. Council members will have the option to alternatively receive these meeting notices by mail, hand delivery to their residence, or delivery to their City Hall desk, provided they specify their preferred method to the Clerk or Assistant to the City Council. The bill also includes standard legislative language repealing any prior inconsistent acts, allowing for potential clerical or editorial changes by the General Court, and specifying that the act will take effect upon approval. This local bill appears to be aimed at modernizing and clarifying the process for convening special meetings of the Holyoke City Council.

Government Affairs

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H4738