Bill > H3540

This bill modifies the composition of the board of directors for the Massachusetts Port Authority, which is the entity responsible for managing major transportation infrastructure in Massachusetts, including Logan International Airport and the Port of Boston. Specifically, the bill increases the number of board members from four to eight, with seven appointed by the governor, one of whom must be nominated by the mayor of Boston. A new provision allows the Massachusetts Port Authority Community Advisory Committee to appoint one member to the board, following its own bylaws. The bill also clarifies that members can be removed by the governor for misconduct, with specific consultation required for the member nominated by Boston's mayor, and establishes that five members are needed for a quorum and for any official action to be taken by the Authority.