Bill > S22

This bill, concerning the town of Brimfield, Massachusetts, will increase the number of members on its board of selectmen from its current size to five. The board of selectmen is a common form of local government in New England towns, responsible for executive and administrative functions. To implement this change, at the 2015 annual town election, two new members will be elected in addition to the one member already scheduled to be elected. These two new positions will be voted on separately, with the candidates receiving the most votes filling these seats for a two-year term. Following this initial election, all selectmen will serve three-year terms, and any selectmen already in office when this bill becomes law will continue their service until their current terms expire. The bill will become effective immediately upon its passage.