Bill > S1131

This bill amends the charter of the town of Sutton, Massachusetts. The key provisions are: This bill amends the town's charter, including striking out the existing articles 1 through 8 and inserting new articles. The new articles cover the incorporation and powers of the town, the legislative branch (town meeting), elected officials, the town manager, administrative organization, finance and fiscal procedures, and general provisions. The key changes include: establishing a town manager as the chief administrative official responsible for town operations; revising the composition and powers of the board of selectmen, school committee, library trustees, and other elected officials; detailing the powers and duties of the town manager; establishing a finance and warrant advisory committee; and outlining procedures for budget development, charter amendments, and removals/suspensions of town officials and employees. The bill aims to provide a modern town charter that secures all powers possible for the municipal government under state law, clarifies authorities and responsibilities, and establishes administrative structures and processes to efficiently govern the town.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S1131