Massachusetts S2597 establishes a charter for the city of Medford, defining its governance structure, electoral processes, and administrative.

Massachusetts S2597 sets forth a charter for the city of Medford, outlining the city's governance structure, electoral processes, and administrative procedures. The charter establishes a city council consisting of 11 members, with 8 ward councilors and 3 at-large councilors, elected for 2-year terms. The mayor, elected at large for a 4-year term, serves as the city's chief executive officer. The charter details the procedures for filling vacancies in city offices, the powers and duties of the mayor and city council, and the process for submitting and approving the city's operating budget.

Massachusetts S2597 establishes a charter for the city of Medford, defining its governance structure, electoral processes, and administrative.

Massachusetts S2597 sets forth a charter for the city of Medford, outlining the city's governance structure, electoral processes, and administrative procedures. The charter establishes a city council consisting of 11 members, with 8 ward councilors and 3 at-large councilors, elected for 2-year terms. The mayor, elected at large for a 4-year term, serves as the city's chief executive officer. The charter details the procedures for filling vacancies in city offices, the powers and duties of the mayor and city council, and the process for submitting and approving the city's operating budget.