establishing the term of office for the town manager of the town of Bridgewater
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill changes the rules for how the town manager of Bridgewater, Massachusetts is appointed and how long they can serve. Currently, the town council appoints the town manager for a term of up to three years, which can be renewed for additional three-year terms, subject to council approval. The town manager must have administrative experience and cannot hold other elected or appointed offices. The changes will be approved by a majority of Bridgewater voters.
Key provisions
- The town council will appoint the town manager.
- The town manager’s initial term is up to three years.
- The town manager’s term can be renewed for up to three additional years.
- The town manager must have prior administrative experience.
- The town manager cannot hold other offices.
- The town manager must be a U.S. citizen.
- The town manager does not need to be a resident of Bridgewater.
Who is affected
- The Town of Bridgewater
- The Town Council
- Residents of Bridgewater
Notable changes
- Establishes a fixed term length for the town manager (up to three years, renewable).
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Primary sponsor
Joint Committee on Municipalities and Regional Government
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