MA H4459

Replaces all references to "Board of Selectmen" with "Select Board" throughout the Town of Seekonk charter across 64 sections

Updates gendered language to gender-neutral terms, changing "himself" to "themself," "his" to "their" or "the Town Administrator's," and "He" to "The Director of Finance"

Clarifies Town Administrator duties including contract negotiation authority, Chief Procurement Officer responsibilities, and attendance requirements at Select Board meetings and town sessions

Protects existing town employees by ensuring no regular full-time or part-time employee forfeits their pay grade or longevity due to charter adoption

Takes effect immediately upon passage; received local approval and was filed August 28, 2025