Massachusetts H5364 amends Holyoke's residency requirement for elected officials.

Massachusetts H5364 amends the Holyoke City Charter to allow the city to regulate residency requirements for elected officials. The bill specifies that any elected office becomes vacant if the incumbent ceases to be a resident of the city or is convicted of a crime punishable by imprisonment. The Mayor and City Council can approve amendments within the scope of the bill's objectives. The act takes effect immediately upon passage.

Massachusetts H5364 amends Holyoke's residency requirement for elected officials.

Massachusetts H5364 amends the Holyoke City Charter to allow the city to regulate residency requirements for elected officials. The bill specifies that any elected office becomes vacant if the incumbent ceases to be a resident of the city or is convicted of a crime punishable by imprisonment. The Mayor and City Council can approve amendments within the scope of the bill's objectives. The act takes effect immediately upon passage.