MA H4891

Town council members and school committee members may receive compensation as provided by ordinance, enabling the town to set pay for these elected positions

Special meetings of the town council require 48 hours' notice and can be called by the council president or by any 3 or more members

A single council member may object to postpone a vote on any non-emergency measure until the next meeting; if 4 or more members object at the subsequent meeting, the matter is postponed at least 4 additional days (this postponement procedure can only be used once per measure)

All multiple-member town bodies must provide 48 hours' notice for special meetings, which can be called by the chair or by one-third of members

Charter amendments require voter approval at a town election held at least 35 days after the act's effective date, with substantive provisions taking effect January 1, 2026 or 30 days after election certification, whichever is later