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The Commonwealth of Massachusetts

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PRESENTED BY:

Norman J. Orrall

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To the Honorable Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in General
Court assembled:

The undersigned legislators and/or citizens respectfully petition for the adoption of the accompanying bill:

An Act increasing the number of members for the select board of the town of Lakeville.

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PETITION OF:

HOUSE DOCKET, NO. 3116        FILED ON: 1/20/2023

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The Commonwealth of Massachusetts

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In the One Hundred and Ninety-Third General Court
(2023-2024)

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An Act increasing the number of members for the select board of the town of Lakeville.

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. Notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, the number of members on the town of Lakeville select board shall be increased from 3 members to 5 members. The select board shall annually elect a chairperson from among its members.

SECTION 2. At the first ballot election to occur following the effective date of this act, 3 select board members shall be elected. The candidate receiving the highest number of votes in that election shall serve a 3-year term. The candidate receiving the second highest number of votes shall serve a 2-year term. The candidate receiving the third highest number of votes shall serve a 1 year term. Thereafter, as the terms of select board members expire, successors shall be elected for terms of 3 years.

SECTION 3. This act shall take effect upon its passage.