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H5524

Relative to the membership of the Conservation Commission in the town of Chatham

Introduced·6/22/26
Introduced Text

Massachusetts H5524 allows Chatham's selectboard to appoint associate members to the Conservation Commission for up to 1 year.

Massachusetts H5524 modifies the rules for the Conservation Commission in Chatham. It allows the town's selectboard to appoint associate members to the commission for terms not exceeding 1 year. The chairman can also designate an associate member to temporarily fill in for a regular member in cases of absence, inability to act, conflict of interest, or vacancy. This act takes effect upon passage.

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Where it stands

Current
Steering, Policy and Scheduling Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Calendar

Jul 22

10:00 AM

Joint Committee on Municipalities and Regional Government Hearing

Jul 22

10:00 AM

Joint Committee on Municipalities and Regional Government Hearing

History

Jul 29

House

Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling

Jul 22

Joint

Hearing rescheduled to 07/22/2026 from 10:00 AM-10:25 PM in A-1 Hearing updated to New End Time

Jul 22

Joint

Hearing rescheduled to 07/22/2026 from 10:00 AM-10:25 AM in A-1 Hearing updated to New End Time