Bill > H3324

This bill authorizes the city of Newton to remove a restriction that currently requires preliminary elections to be held on Tuesdays. A preliminary election is a vote held to nominate candidates for a regular city election or a special election to fill a vacancy in the office of mayor. The bill amends Section 8-3 of the city of Newton's charter, which is a foundational document outlining the city's governance, by removing a specific subsection that dictates the date of these preliminary elections, allowing the board of aldermen to set the date without the Tuesday limitation. The bill takes effect immediately upon its passage.