H5564

Amending the charter of the town of Bellingham to allow the Director of Finance to serve as the Town Accountant

Introduced·7/6/26
Introduced Text

Massachusetts H5564 amends the Bellingham town charter to allow the Director of Finance to also serve as the Town Accountant.

Massachusetts H5564 modifies the Bellingham town charter to enable the Director of Finance to concurrently serve as the Town Accountant. This change aligns the town's financial leadership roles, potentially streamlining financial oversight and management. The bill references sections 55 to 61A of chapter 41 of the General Laws, which govern the duties and qualifications for the Town Accountant position. The amendment takes effect immediately upon passage.

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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

Aug 4

House

Committee reported that the matter be placed in the Orders of the Day for the next sitting

Aug 4

House

Rules suspended

Aug 4

House

Read second and ordered to a third reading