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MA H4607

MA H4607
Establishing a town manager form of government for the town of Pembroke


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Introduced
06/13/2018
In Committee
12/17/2018
Crossed Over
12/13/2018
Passed
12/20/2018
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
12/28/2018

Introduced Session

190th General Court

Bill Summary

That the town of Pembroke be authorized to establish a town manager form of government. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]

AI Summary

This bill authorizes the town of Pembroke to establish a town manager form of government. The key provisions include: 1. Continuation of existing laws, bylaws, personnel, and contracts until amended or repealed. 2. Establishment of a 5-member Board of Selectmen as the chief policy-making body with executive powers, including the authority to appoint and remove the town manager. 3. Creation of the town manager position as the chief administrative executive officer responsible for implementing town policies, managing town departments and operations, preparing the annual budget, and other administrative duties. 4. Procedures for filling a permanent or temporary vacancy in the town manager position. 5. Provisions for the removal or suspension of the town manager by the Board of Selectmen. 6. Restructuring of the Department of Public Works, including an elected Board of Commissioners with an appointed Director of Public Works. 7. Transition provisions, including the abolition of the town administrator position upon the assumption of duties by the town manager.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Signed by the Governor, Chapter 334 of the Acts of 2018 (on 12/28/2018)

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