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Introduced
05/03/2018
05/03/2018
In Committee
10/09/2018
10/09/2018
Crossed Over
10/04/2018
10/04/2018
Passed
10/25/2018
10/25/2018
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
11/02/2018
11/02/2018
Introduced Session
190th General Court
Bill Summary
Substituted by the House, on motion of Mr. Speliotis of Danvers, for a bill with the same title (House, No. 4102). May 3, 2018.
AI Summary
This bill provides a new charter for the city of Melrose. Key provisions include:
- Establishing a mayor-aldermen form of government, with the mayor as the chief executive officer and a board of aldermen as the legislative branch.
- Outlining the powers and duties of the mayor, board of aldermen, and school committee.
- Detailing procedures for elections, initiatives, referendums, and other citizen participation mechanisms.
- Establishing administrative and financial procedures, including provisions for the annual budget, capital improvement program, and independent audits.
- Specifying transitional provisions to maintain continuity of government during the transition to the new charter.
- Repealing a prior special act related to the city.
- Stating the charter will take effect upon passage, with the first elections under the new charter to be held in November 2019.
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Signed by the Governor, Chapter 286 of the Acts of 2018 (on 11/02/2018)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H4464 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H4464.pdf |
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