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The 194th General Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Bill S.20 194th (Current)

An Act amending the charter of the town of Seekonk

By Ms. Dooner, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 20) of Kelly A. Dooner (by vote of the town) for legislation to amend the charter of the town of Seekonk. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]

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Bill Information

Presenter:
Kelly A. Dooner
Status:
Referred to Senate Committee on Bills in the Third Reading
City/Town:
Seekonk (Local Approval Required)
Special Attachments:
Committee - Senate member votes

This bill updates the town charter by replacing all references to the “Board of Selectmen” with “Select Board” and revises the duties of the Town Administrator, including contract authority, board appointments, and personnel oversight. It also clarifies removal procedures and protects employee status under the revised charter.
* The bill summary was created by the Primary Sponsor of the bill; no committee of the General Court certifies the accuracy of its contents.

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