Bill > S34

This bill clarifies the roles and responsibilities of sewer commissioners and the sewer superintendent in the town of Wareham, Massachusetts, by amending existing law. Specifically, it states that the sewer commissioners' authority and the sewer superintendent's responsibilities are primarily focused on the technical operation of the sewer system and facilities, unless otherwise specified in the Wareham Charter. The Town Administrator will continue to manage personnel matters, and the Board of Selectmen will remain the town's sole collective bargaining agent, as defined by Massachusetts General Laws chapter 150E. The bill also designates the sewer superintendent as responsible for the efficient technical administration of the sewer system and implementing the sewer commissioners' directives within their jurisdiction, while explicitly stating the sewer commissioners have no control over personnel matters outside of what's in the Wareham Charter. Furthermore, it mandates that the sewer commissioners must submit a detailed budget for the sewer system to the Town Administrator by January 5th and clarifies that the removal of the sewer superintendent will be governed by specific sections of the Wareham Charter.