Bill > H4936

This bill amends the charter of the city of Greenfield. The key provisions include: - Establishes the city government with an executive branch headed by a mayor and a legislative branch of a 13-member city council. - Details the powers, duties, and operations of the city council, including rules for conducting meetings, voting requirements, and the council's oversight and investigative powers. - Outlines the powers and responsibilities of the mayor, including serving as the chief executive officer, enforcing city laws and ordinances, and making appointments subject to city council review. - Establishes a school committee with 7 members, including the mayor, to oversee the city's public schools. - Requires the city to have an independent audit annually and sets procedures for the city budget process. - Provides for the organization of city agencies and departments, including a municipal finance department, planning and development department, and human resources department. - Includes provisions for citizen initiatives and referendums, as well as recall elections for elected officials. - Addresses various general administrative provisions related to the charter, such as rules of construction, periodic charter review, and the transition to the new government structure.

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H4936