Bill > S1490

This bill amends a section of the General Laws concerning the representation of governmental entities, specifically allowing non-attorneys to represent certain public bodies in legal proceedings. The key changes involve inserting language that clarifies that "corporation" in this context includes public, private, or non-profit entities, and explicitly permits representation before the Division of Administrative Law Appeals (DALA) or any other adjudicatory body, agency, court, or similar tribunal. Importantly, the bill adds a provision stating that any municipality, public agency, or public body politic and corporate (meaning a public entity with legal standing) can, with the approval of its appointing authority and consultation with its legal counsel, authorize a non-attorney to represent it in these proceedings. This aims to provide more flexibility in how governmental entities are represented in legal matters.