Bill > S2502

This bill amends the charter of the town of Sutton by replacing articles 1 through 8 with new provisions that redefine the town's governance structure. Key changes include establishing a town meeting as the legislative body, vesting executive powers in a five-member board of selectmen who will appoint a town manager to oversee administrative affairs, and outlining the powers and duties of various elected and appointed officials such as the school committee, library trustees, planning board, and housing authority. The bill also details procedures for town meetings, including the initiation of warrant articles and the conduct of special meetings, as well as provisions for the recall of elected officials, the organization of town agencies, financial procedures including budget preparation and approval, and general provisions for charter changes and the review of bylaws.