Bill > H1827

This bill establishes a new charter for the governance of Plymouth County, Massachusetts, which will take effect after being approved by the county's voters. The charter outlines a "home rule" government structure, meaning Plymouth County will have broad powers to manage its affairs, superseding existing general or special laws where they conflict. The new government will be led by an Executive Council of five members, responsible for executive powers and overseeing county agencies, and a legislative Plymouth County Advisory Board, composed of 27 members appointed by each city and town, whose votes are weighted based on their municipality's contribution to county expenses. This charter aims to increase county revenues and services, create jobs, and potentially lower county tax assessments by allowing the county government to enter into agreements with municipalities and other governmental units to perform services on a contractual basis, thereby addressing regional issues more efficiently.