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MA H4243

Bill

Status

Passed

11/24/2025

Primary Sponsor

Kristin Kassner

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Origin

House of Representatives

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Removes the residency requirement for the town manager position in Ipswich, Massachusetts
  • Amends Chapter 620 of the Acts of 1966 (the town's charter) by replacing Section 6
  • Select board appoints the town manager for 3-year terms, with option for successive reappointments
  • Town manager must be selected based on education, training, and experience, without regard to political beliefs
  • Town manager must be sworn in and execute a performance bond approved by the select board

Legislative Description

To amend the town charter of Ipswich

Last Action

Signed by the Governor, Chapter 71 of the Acts of 2025

11/24/2025

Committee Referrals

Bills in the Third Reading11/13/2025
Steering, Policy and Scheduling8/4/2025
Municipalities and Regional Government6/30/2025

Full Bill Text

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