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MA H4080

Establishing the Position of Town Manager in the Town of Ayer


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Introduced
12/14/2017
In Committee
01/11/2018
Crossed Over
04/17/2018
Passed
04/19/2018
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/27/2018

Introduced Session

190th General Court

Bill Summary

That the town of Ayer be authorized to establish an appointed town manager in said town. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]

AI Summary

This bill authorizes the town of Ayer to establish the position of an appointed town manager. The town manager would be the chief administrative officer responsible for managing all town affairs and implementing policies set by the board of selectmen. The town manager would have the power to appoint and remove department heads and other town employees, except for employees of the school committee and firefighters. The bill also outlines the town manager's powers and duties, including managing the town's personnel system, overseeing town facilities and property, and serving as the chief procurement officer. The bill provides for the town manager to be appointed by the board of selectmen for a term of up to 3 years, and allows for the board to temporarily appoint an acting or interim town manager in the event of the town manager's absence or a vacancy in the position.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Signed by the Governor, Chapter 79 of the Acts of 2018 (on 04/27/2018)

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