Bill > S24

This bill proposes to amend the town charter of Randolph by first removing a specific paragraph from the existing charter related to licensing boards. Then, it mandates that the town attorney place two questions on the ballot for the next town election: one asking voters to designate a specific 7-member board (including the police chief, fire chief, building inspector, health inspector, and three residents) as the town's licensing authority for all licenses, and another asking voters to designate the Randolph Town Council as the licensing authority for all licenses. The bill outlines that if neither question passes, the current licensing board structure remains; if one passes, that designated board will take effect; and if both pass, the board that receives more votes will be implemented. Additionally, if the Town Council is approved as the licensing authority, the charter will be amended to reflect this change, including modifications to how licenses are handled and the composition of the board. The bill also includes a separate question for the ballot regarding the salary and benefits of town council members, proposing an annual salary of $5,000 starting in 2016, with no town benefits other than eligibility for retirement systems. If this question passes, the charter will be amended to reflect these changes to council member compensation and benefits.