An Act relative to advertising for justices of the peace
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill addresses the advertising process for vacancies in the position of Justice of the Peace in Massachusetts. It aims to standardize and clarify how these positions are advertised to the public, ensuring a more transparent and equitable recruitment process. The bill seeks to improve the visibility of open positions and attract a wider pool of qualified candidates. It also references similar legislation.
Key provisions
- Requires the Massachusetts Judicial Department to standardize advertising procedures for Justice of the Peace vacancies.
- Specifies the information that must be included in advertisements for these positions.
- Ensures that advertisements are widely disseminated to reach a broad range of potential applicants.
- References similar legislation (H.5061, S.1033, H.1737, S.917, H.1364).
Who is affected
- Massachusetts Judicial Department
- Potential applicants for Justice of the Peace positions
- The public
Notable changes
- Standardizes the advertising process for Justice of the Peace vacancies.
- Clarifies the required content of advertisements.
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4 on record
Primary sponsor
David M. Rogers
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