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The 194th General Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Bill S.2509 194th (Current)

An Act relating to vacancies in the office of mayor in the city of New Bedford

By Mr. Montigny, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2509) of Mark C. Montigny and Antonio F. D. Cabral (with approval of the mayor and city council) for legislation relating to vacancies in the office of mayor in the city of New Bedford. Election Laws. [Local Approval Received.]

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Bill Information

Presenter:
Mark C. Montigny
City/Town:
New Bedford (Local Approval Required)

Vacancy in the office of Mayor of New Bedford

Amends the process prescribed in the New Bedford city charter for filling a mayoral vacancy. A vacancy occurring prior to the final 12 months of a term would be filled by an election. A vacancy within the final 12 months of the term would be filled by a city councilor elected by the full council. If the city council fails to hold an election within 30 days of the vacancy, the council president would automatically become acting mayor.
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