SomervilleMeetings

23-0712 Order Approved

Amending Section 2-8 of the Charter Review Committee’s proposed Charter text to add: (c) Constables - The mayor shall refer to the city council and simultaneously file with the city clerk the name of each person the mayor desires to appoint as a constable within the city. The city council shall not unreasonably withhold confirmation of such appointments and shall accompany a rejection with a written statement describing the reason, which shall be delivered to and placed on file with the city clerk within 30 days of filing. The question on confirmation of any appointment submitted by the mayor shall not be subject to the procedure of charter objection provided in section 2-9 (b) of this charter.

Sponsor
Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) Scott
Introduced
Apr 27, 2023
Assigned to
City Council
Enactment #
215344

History

  1. Apr 27, 2023
    City Council Approved · roll call: pass Meeting agenda, item 6.A.6.
  2. Apr 26, 2023
    Charter Review Special Committee Recommended to be approved