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MA H1097

To amend the town charter of Concord


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Introduced
01/23/2017
In Committee
06/01/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

190th General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to amend the town charter of Concord. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]

AI Summary

This bill amends the town charter of Concord in the following key ways: 1. It changes the composition of the select board from 5 members to 5 members with staggered 3-year terms. It also changes the composition of the school committee in a similar manner. 2. It creates the position of town manager, who will be appointed by the select board for a 3-year term. The town manager will be responsible for various administrative duties, including appointing and overseeing other town officials and departments. 3. It replaces references to "selectmen" throughout the charter with "select board" to reflect the updated terminology. 4. It makes various other technical and wording changes to update the charter and clarify the roles and responsibilities of town officials and committees. Overall, the bill aims to modernize the structure and governance of the town of Concord by establishing a town manager position and making adjustments to the select board and school committee.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Amended by substitution of a bill with the same title, H3930 (on 09/28/2017)

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