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The Commonwealth of Massachusetts

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PRESENTED BY:

Christopher M. Markey

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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 authorizing Dartmouth Fire District No. 1 to appoint the position of Treasurer.

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PETITION OF:

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The Commonwealth of Massachusetts

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In the One Hundred and Ninety-Fourth General Court
(2025-2026)

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An Act authorizing Dartmouth Fire District No. 1 to appoint the position of Treasurer.

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 the provisions of any general or special law to the contrary, including any general law that has been duly adopted by the District Meeting of Dartmouth Fire District No. 1, the Treasurer of the District shall be appointed by the Prudential Committee of the District for a term up to but not more than three years; provided, that the Treasurer may be reappointed for another such term as the Prudential Committee, in its discretion, desires; further provided, that any such reappointment may only occur in the last year of the Treasurer's current term. The Treasurer shall receive such salary as may be determined through the execution of a contract with the Prudential Committee for the term of the appointment, subject to appropriation by the District Meeting. The Prudential Committee may suspend, terminate or otherwise discipline the Treasurers pursuant to the terms set forth in the employment contract.

Section 2. This Act shall take effect on July 1, 2025.