H5476

Relative to amending the town charter of the town of Provincetown

Introduced·6/4/26
Introduced Text

Massachusetts H5476 amends the Provincetown town charter to require finance committee reports and restrict paid employees from serving on certain.

Massachusetts H5476 amends the Provincetown town charter to enhance transparency and prevent conflicts of interest. The bill mandates that the finance committee provide a detailed report on their votes on each warrant article concerning town fund expenditures at least seven days before any town meeting. This report must be posted on the town website and made available at the town clerk's office. Additionally, the bill prohibits paid town employees from serving on any regulatory board or town board that oversees matters related to their employment during their tenure.

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Where it stands

Current
Municipalities and Regional Government Committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

DD
2
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Jun 4

House

Referred to the Joint Committee on Municipalities and Regional Government