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Introduced
07/12/2018
07/12/2018
In Committee
Crossed Over
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Passed
01/01/2019
01/01/2019
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
01/09/2019
01/09/2019
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. 4500). July 12, 2018.
AI Summary
This bill amends the charter of the city known as the town of Bridgewater. The key provisions are:
This bill repeals the previous charter and establishes a new charter for the city known as the town of Bridgewater. The new charter includes provisions for a Town Council with seven district councilors and two at-large councilors, a Town Manager as the chief administrative officer, and various requirements and procedures related to budgeting, financial management, elections, and citizen participation. The bill also establishes a new appointed Town Clerk position and sets the compensation for Town Councilors.
The bill requires voter approval before taking effect, with most provisions becoming effective immediately upon voter approval and one section related to Councilor compensation taking effect 3 years later.
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Signed by the Governor, Chapter 404 of the Acts of 2018 (on 01/09/2019)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H4752 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H4752.pdf |
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