Massachusetts S2423 amends the charter of the city of Westfield to change election rules, council vacancy procedures, and charter amendment processes.

Massachusetts S2423 amends the charter of the city of Westfield by modifying election rules, council vacancy procedures, and charter amendment processes. It limits candidates to one elected position per election, mandates a special election for council vacancies if more than six months remain before the next election, and outlines procedures for charter amendments, including public hearings and the role of the Ad-hoc Charter Committee. The bill also updates gender-specific language in the charter.

Massachusetts S2423 amends the charter of the city of Westfield to change election rules, council vacancy procedures, and charter amendment processes.

Massachusetts S2423 amends the charter of the city of Westfield by modifying election rules, council vacancy procedures, and charter amendment processes. It limits candidates to one elected position per election, mandates a special election for council vacancies if more than six months remain before the next election, and outlines procedures for charter amendments, including public hearings and the role of the Ad-hoc Charter Committee. The bill also updates gender-specific language in the charter.