HomeMy WebLinkAboutALAN SWAHN-ELECTED PLANNING BOARD Article: Election of Planning Board Members
To amend Chapter 6 of the Town Charter,more specifically Section 1 of the General Provisions of that
chapter, (6-1-1)so as to include The Planning Board to the list of officers and boards to be elected by vote
of the town.
The Planning Board shall consist of five members and shall be elected at large for three-year overlapping
terms.
The purpose of this article is to allow the Planning Board to be elected by vote of the town,thereby
promoting greater citizen participation and transparency in decision making processes that are important
to the town's future growth and development.
An elected Planning Board is consistent with the majority of towns within the Commonwealth that have
the same Town Meeting form of government as North Andover,where 70%of such communities elect
their planning boards according to the Massachusetts Municipal Association.
Electing the Planning Board shall ensure the interests of the town and its citizens are fairly and
objectively represented and in keeping with governance by its citizens and for its citizens.
OR (OTHER) Article *: To see if the Town will vote
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