MA H4030

Vests executive powers in Rochester's select board as the chief goal-setting and policy-making agency, with day-to-day management delegated to a town administrator

Creates a town administrator position requiring executive qualifications, full-time dedication, U.S. citizenship, and a conflict-of-interest cooling-off period for former elected officials

Grants the town administrator authority over personnel policies, department supervision (police, fire, building, highway, finance, etc.), budget preparation, procurement, collective bargaining negotiations, and property management

Allows the select board to remove the town administrator for cause with 7 days written notice and a hearing, and to appoint an acting administrator for up to 180 days during vacancies

Takes effect upon acceptance by Rochester town meeting vote