An Act establishing an amendment to Bridgewater Town Charter Article VIII, Section 8-2 Citizen Referendum Petition Timeframe
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- Passed Senate
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Overview
This bill modifies the Bridgewater Town Charter to clarify the timeframe for submitting citizen petitions for referendums. Specifically, it adjusts the current rules regarding the collection of signatures needed to initiate a referendum. The changes aim to provide greater clarity and predictability for residents seeking to put issues to a town vote. This amendment ensures that the process for citizen-initiated referendums is clearly defined within the town’s governing documents.
Key provisions
- Adjusts the timeframe for collecting signatures on a citizen referendum petition.
- Specifies the number of signatures required to trigger a referendum.
- Clarifies procedures for submitting petitions to the town council.
- Updates the language in Article VIII, Section 8-2 of the Bridgewater Town Charter.
Who is affected
- Residents of Bridgewater
- Town Council of Bridgewater
- Municipalities (specifically Bridgewater)
- Petitioners seeking to initiate referendums
Notable changes
- Updates the citizen referendum petition timeframe outlined in the Bridgewater Town Charter.
- Provides more specific guidelines for the signature collection process.
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