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MA S2509
Bill
AI Summary
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Mayoral vacancies occurring more than 12 months before the term ends require the city clerk to immediately order a special election to fill the remainder of the unexpired term
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Vacancies occurring during the final 12 months of the term are filled by city council majority vote from among its own members
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If the city council fails to elect a replacement within 30 days, the city council president automatically becomes acting mayor with full mayoral powers
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Overrides section 59A of chapter 43 of the General Laws and any other conflicting state laws
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Filed with local approval from New Bedford's mayor and city council; takes effect upon passage
Legislative Description
Relating to vacancies in the office of mayor in the city of New Bedford
Last Action
Placed in the Orders of the Day for the next sitting (under the last sentence of Rule 7A) for a second reading
2/25/2026