Bill > S2681

This bill establishes a town manager form of government in the town of Pembroke, Massachusetts. The key provisions include: 1. Continuing existing laws, by-laws, personnel, and government structure until amended or repealed, with the town manager as the chief administrative officer. 2. Creating a 5-member Select Board as the chief policymaking body, with executive powers including appointing the town manager and town counsel, and serving as the licensing board. 3. Establishing the position of Town Manager, who is appointed by the Select Board for a term of up to 3 years, with qualifications including public management experience and at least a bachelor's degree. 4. Defining the Town Manager's powers and duties, including appointing and removing non-elected department heads, managing town operations and finances, and preparing the annual town budget. 5. Maintaining an elected 3-member Board of Public Works to oversee the Department of Public Works and the Water Enterprise Fund. 6. Providing for a transition from the current town administrator position to the new town manager position.

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S2681