Skip to Content
November 21, 2024 Rain | 46°F
The 193rd General Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
  1. General Laws
  2. Part I ADMINISTRATION OF THE GOVERNMENT
  3. Title VII CITIES, TOWNS AND DISTRICTS
  4. Chapter 43 CITY CHARTERS
  5. Section 53 Certificate of appointment

Section 53

Section 53: Certificate of appointment

Section 53. In making his appointments the mayor shall sign and file with the city clerk a certificate in the following form:

Certificate of Appointment

I appoint (name of appointee) to the position of (name of office), and I certify that in my opinion he is a recognized expert in the work which will devolve upon him, and that I make the appointment solely in the interest of the city.

Mayor.

or in the following form, as the case may be:

Certificate of Appointment

I appoint (name of appointee) to the position of (name of office), and I certify that in my opinion he is a person specially fitted by education, training or experience to perform the duties of said office, and that I make the appointment solely in the interest of the city.

Mayor.