SECTION 1. Chapter 197 of the acts of 1914 is hereby amended by striking out section 6 and inserting in place thereof the following 2 sections:-
Section 6A. The selectmen elected as provided in section 2 shall appoint a person suitably qualified to the office of town clerk. The town clerk shall enjoy all the powers and rights and be subject to all the duties and liabilities conferred or imposed by law upon town clerks, and shall hold office for 3 years from the date of appointment and until a successor is chosen and qualified, except as is herein otherwise provided. In case of a vacancy in the office, the selectmen forthwith shall fill the vacancy for the unexpired term.
Section 6B. The selectmen elected as provided in section 2 shall appoint a person suitably qualified to the office of town accountant. The town accountant shall enjoy all the powers and rights and be subject to all the duties and liabilities conferred or imposed by law upon town accountants, and shall hold office for 3 years from the date of appointment and until a successor is chosen and qualified, except as is herein otherwise provided. In case of a vacancy in the office, the selectmen shall fill the vacancy for the unexpired term.
SECTION 2. This act shall take effect on July 1, 2018.
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