An Act relative to local option for associate members of planning boards
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill allows Massachusetts cities and towns to decide whether or not to allow residents to serve as associate members of their planning boards. Currently, the ability for towns to choose associate members is limited. This legislation would give local governments the option to establish a local option for these positions, increasing local control over planning board composition.
Key provisions
- Allows municipalities to opt-in to allowing associate members on planning boards.
- Does not mandate that any municipality adopt this option.
- Associate members would assist planning board members.
- It maintains the existing roles and responsibilities of full planning board members.
- The local option would be determined by town vote.
- The bill addresses the current limitations on local control over planning board structure.
Who is affected
- Cities and towns in Massachusetts
- Planning board members
- Residents of Massachusetts cities and towns
- Municipal government officials
- Potential associate members
Notable changes
- Expands the authority of municipalities to determine the composition of their planning boards.
- Creates a local option for associate members, which was previously restricted.
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