Amendment #1 to H4559

Floor Amendment

Mr. Walsh of Peabody moves to amend the bill by striking out, in lines 800 to 807, inclusive the words “Section 8-4 - Time of Taking Effect

This Charter shall take effect upon its ratification by the voters and in accordance with the following schedule:

(a) Time of Meetings - The Town By-Laws control when the annual Town Meeting shall convene. Special Town Meetings shall be convened at such times at may be called by the Select Board, or by petition of registered voters as provided by law, or at such other time or times as may be provided by By-Law of the Town.

Section 8-5 - Town Meeting Quorum” and inserting in place thereof the words: “Section 804 – Town Meeting Quorum”.