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MA H4690

Changing the name of the board of selectmen of the town of North Reading


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Introduced
07/02/2018
In Committee
07/12/2018
Crossed Over
09/27/2018
Passed
10/01/2018
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
10/11/2018

Introduced Session

190th General Court

Bill Summary

That the town of North Reading be authorized to amend the charter of said town to change the name of the board of selectmen. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]

AI Summary

This bill authorizes the town of North Reading to amend its charter to change the name of the "Board of Selectmen" to the "select board". The bill makes this change throughout the town's charter, including in sections related to the powers and duties of the governing body, elections, and other aspects of municipal governance. This change in terminology is intended to modernize the language used to refer to the town's primary governing body.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Signed by the Governor, Chapter 269 of the Acts of 2018 (on 10/11/2018)

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