SECTION 1. Notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, the number of members on the Lanesborough Select Board shall be increased from three (3) to five (5). The Select Board shall annually elect a chairperson from among its members following Town Election.
SECTION 2. At the first Annual Town Election to occur following the passage of this act by the general court, three (3) Select Board members shall be elected. The candidate receiving the highest number of votes in that election shall serve a three (3) year term, the candidate receiving the second highest number of votes shall serve a two (2) year term and the candidate receiving the third highest number of votes shall serve a one (1) year term. Thereafter, as the term of Select Board expires, successors shall be elected for terms of three (3) years.
SECTION 3. This act shall take effect upon its passage, or take any other action relative thereto.
The information contained in this website is for general information purposes only. The General Court provides this information as a public service and while we endeavor to keep the data accurate and current to the best of our ability, we make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability or availability with respect to the website or the information contained on the website for any purpose. Any reliance you place on such information is therefore strictly at your own risk.