SECTION 1. Notwithstanding Section 10 of Chapter 39, the Saugus Town Meeting may adopt a process to introduce non-binding resolutions in accordance with the language and procedural guidelines described below:
To add a new section 214.00 to the Town of Saugus Bylaws in subcategory 200 of "Government of Town Meeting" that will be titled "Resolutions". Any Town Meeting Member may propose a non-binding resolution, within 48 hours written or electronic notice to the Saugus Town Clerk not counting weekends and holidays. The Saugus Town Clerk will promptly notify the Moderator upon receipt of said resolution and forward said resolution to Town Meeting Members.
Resolutions may not seek to appropriate funds, propose zoning or general bylaw changes or have any binding effect on the operations of town government."
Resolutions will not be considered as actions of the Town Meeting as defined by Section 10 of Chapter 39 of the Massachusetts General Laws but rather statements of opinion in accordance with past practice. Resolutions will be acted upon during the next Town Meeting or with a Town Meeting that is temporarily adjourned, whichever comes first. A majority vote of the quorum will be required to adopt a resolution.
SECTION 2. This act shall take effect upon its passage.
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