Bill > H4102

This bill provides a new charter for the city of Melrose, which outlines the structure and organization of the city's government, including the legislative branch (a board of aldermen), the executive branch (a mayor), and the school committee. The key provisions of the bill include: - Establishing a board of aldermen with 11 members, 4 elected at-large and 7 elected by ward, with a 2-year term of office. - Providing for the election of a mayor by the voters, with a 4-year term of office. - Creating a school committee with 7 members, 6 elected at-large and the mayor serving ex officio. - Granting the mayor executive powers and responsibility for administering city affairs. - Detailing the budget and financial procedures for the city, including the mayor submitting an annual operating budget to the board of aldermen. - Establishing citizen initiative and referendum processes for measures to be voted on by the electorate. - Requiring a periodic review of the city charter every 10 years. The bill also includes various transitional provisions to implement the new charter, and repeals a prior special act related to Melrose's government.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H4102