Bill
H 4569
Overview: H 4569, An Act relative to the temporary absence of the town manager in the city known as the town of Bridgewater, read second and ordered to a third reading, introduced
Overview: H 4569, An Act relative to the temporary absence of the town manager in the city known as the town of Bridgewater, read second and ordered to a third reading, introduced on September 29, 2025.
Purpose and Intent: This bill addresses a specific administrative issue in the town of Bridgewater, granting the town council the authority to appoint an acting town manager during any temporary absence of the incumbent.
Key Provisions:
- Allows the town council to appoint an acting town manager when the current town manager is temporarily absent, incapacitated, or otherwise unable to fulfill their duties
- Specifies that the acting town manager will have all the powers and duties of the regular town manager during the temporary absence
- Requires the town council to establish policies and procedures for appointing and overseeing the acting town manager
Affected Parties and Impacts: This bill would directly impact the town of Bridgewater, its town council, and the town manager position. It ensures continuity of local government operations during any temporary vacancy or absence in the town manager role.
Procedural and Timeline Considerations: The bill has been read a second time and ordered to a third reading, indicating it is progressing through the legislative process. Further votes and potential amendments may still occur before the bill is finalized.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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