Bill > H4483

This bill amends the charter of the city known as the town of Greenfield. The key provisions of the bill include: - Establishing a City Council of 13 members, with 4 Councilors-at-Large and 9 Precinct Councilors, all elected for 4-year terms. - Providing for the election of a Council President and Vice-President annually by the City Council. - Outlining the powers and duties of the Mayor, who is the chief executive officer of the city elected to a 4-year term. - Establishing a School Committee of 7 members, with 6 elected and the Mayor serving ex-officio. - Detailing financial procedures, including the preparation and approval of the city budget, and establishing a Department of Municipal Finance. - Describing the organization of various city agencies and departments, such as Planning and Development, Central Maintenance, and Human Resources. - Establishing procedures for citizen initiative and referendum petitions, as well as recall elections. - Providing for the transition from the current government structure to the new charter.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H4483