Bill > H4500

This bill amends the charter of the town of Bridgewater, Massachusetts. The key provisions include: - Defining various terms used in the charter, such as administrative code, emergency measure, and initiative petition. - Modifying the composition and procedures of the town council, including compensation for councilors, rules of procedure, and limitations on council involvement in administrative matters. - Creating a new elected official recall provision that allows voters to initiate a recall election for elected officials. - Establishing the position of appointed town clerk, with defined powers and duties. - Updating budget and financial management processes, including changes to the budget proposal, public hearing, and transfer of appropriations. - Requiring an independent annual audit of town accounts. - Establishing a finance committee to provide recommendations to the town council on financial matters. - Clarifying the continuation of existing town laws and ordinances under the new charter. Overall, this bill aims to update the town's charter to provide clearer governance structures, financial management processes, and accountability mechanisms for elected officials.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H4500