Bill > H4931

This bill amends the Town Manager Act of the town of Arlington. The key provisions are: 1. It increases the number of select board members from three to five, with members elected for staggered three-year terms. 2. It gives the town manager authority to appoint and remove various town officials, including the town comptroller, human resource director, and superintendent of public works, subject to approval by the select board. 3. It establishes a human resource department and board to administer personnel policies and procedures. 4. It provides for the town manager to prepare the annual budget and submit it to the select board and finance committee. 5. It allows for the recall of any elected town official by the registered voters of the town. Overall, this bill expands the powers and responsibilities of the town manager while maintaining oversight by the select board and other elected town bodies.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H4931