SECTION 1. Notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, the number of members on the Fairhaven Board of Selectmen shall be increased from three to five. The Board of Selectmen shall annually elect a chairperson from among its members.
SECTION 2. At the first Annual Town Election to occur following the effective date of this act, three selectmen shall be elected. The candidate receiving the highest number of votes in that election shall serve a three-year term. The candidate receiving the second highest number of votes shall serve a two-year term. The candidate receiving the third highest number of votes shall serve a one-year term. Thereafter, as the terms of selectmen expire, successors shall be elected for terms of three years.
SECTION 3. This act shall take effect upon its passage.
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