H4501

Amending the town charter of the town of Plymouth

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Massachusetts H4501 amends the town charter of Plymouth, establishing procedures for town elections, the role of the Moderator, and the operation of.

Massachusetts H4501 amends the town charter of Plymouth to establish a Moderator elected for a three-year term, who presides over the Representative Town Meeting and has no vote unless the meeting members are equally divided. The bill outlines the Moderator's duties, including appointing an Assistant Moderator and attending all town meetings. It also details the composition and powers of the Representative Town Meeting, including conflict of interest rules and the process for recalling town meeting members.

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Calendar

Sep 23, 2025

2:00 PM

Joint Committee on Municipalities and Regional Government Hearing

History

May 21

Signed by the Governor, Chapter 86 of the Acts of 2026

May 14

House

Enacted

May 14

Senate

Enacted and laid before the Governor