Massachusetts H5102 amends the Town of Reading Home Rule Charter to redefine "majority vote" and revise Town Manager and Town Meeting Member.
Massachusetts H5102 amends the Town of Reading Home Rule Charter by redefining "majority vote" to mean the affirmative vote of a majority of those present and voting, provided a quorum is present. The bill also revises the qualifications and term for the Town Manager, who must be appointed based on executive and administrative qualifications and have relevant experience. It modifies the process for filling vacancies in Town Meeting positions and outlines the conditions under which a Town Meeting Member may be removed from office.
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