Bill > S2719

This bill amends the town charter of Ipswich by modifying the provisions for appointing and managing the town manager position. Specifically, the bill establishes that the select board will appoint a town manager for a 3-year term, with the ability to reappoint the incumbent for successive terms. The town manager must be qualified by education, training, and experience, and will be appointed without regard to political beliefs. Before taking office, the town manager must be sworn in and provide a performance bond. The bill also establishes procedures for filling vacancies, allowing the select board to make a temporary appointment within 30 days of a vacancy, with the ability to extend that temporary appointment for up to an additional 180 days. The temporary town manager will receive compensation set by the select board, not to exceed the rate approved for the permanent town manager. The bill will take effect immediately upon passage, providing the town of Ipswich with updated guidelines for managing its town manager position.

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/S2719