Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court assembled, and by the authority of the same, as follows:

SECTION 1. Section 3 of chapter 27 of the acts of 1996 is hereby amended by striking out the last paragraph and inserting in place thereof the following paragraph:-

Said board of selectmen shall establish all boards, committees, and commissions and appoint their members, except as otherwise provided by this act, or by bylaw or other vote of the town meeting, including but not limited to the conservation commission, disability commission and historic commission, and shall appoint members of such other regional authorities, districts or committees in accordance with any applicable laws or interlocal agreements.

SECTION 2. This act shall take effect upon its passage.