Amends Falmouth's charter to appoint the town clerk instead of electing them, effective immediately.

This bill amends the charter of Falmouth, Massachusetts, to change the appointment process for the town clerk. Instead of being elected, the town clerk will be appointed by the town manager, subject to approval by the town select board. The bill also abolishes the elected position of town clerk, with the current elected incumbent becoming the first appointed clerk. The appointed clerk will serve for the remainder of the incumbent's term or until resignation, retirement, or removal. The town clerk will maintain all existing powers, duties, and benefits as outlined by law.

Amends Falmouth's charter to appoint the town clerk instead of electing them, effective immediately.

This bill amends the charter of Falmouth, Massachusetts, to change the appointment process for the town clerk. Instead of being elected, the town clerk will be appointed by the town manager, subject to approval by the town select board. The bill also abolishes the elected position of town clerk, with the current elected incumbent becoming the first appointed clerk. The appointed clerk will serve for the remainder of the incumbent's term or until resignation, retirement, or removal. The town clerk will maintain all existing powers, duties, and benefits as outlined by law.