Bill > S1934

This bill amends the Town Manager Act of Arlington, a law that governs how the town is managed. Specifically, it changes Section 15 of the Act, which outlines the powers and duties of the Town Manager. The key change is that the Town Manager will now have the authority to appoint the Director of Assessments, who is the head of the Assessors' Office. While the Town Manager will supervise and direct the administration of this office and appoint its director, the bill clarifies that the Town Manager will not supervise the Board of Assessors itself, as it remains an elected body with its own authorities and responsibilities under state law. Any existing personnel in the Assessors' Office will continue in their roles, subject to certain state laws or removal by the Town Manager.