Chapter 189 of the Acts of 2005
AN ACT ESTABLISHING A MAYOR/TOWN COUNCIL FOR THE TOWN
OF BRAINTREE
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives
in General Court assembled, and by the authority of the same, as follows:
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
- The Charter
- Ch CC Braintree Charter
- Ch CC Art 1 Incorporation; Short Title; Definitions
- § CC-1-1 Incorporation
- § CC-1-2 Short title
- § CC-1-3 Division of powers
- § CC-1-4 Powers of the Town
- § CC-1-5 Construction
- § CC-1-6 Intergovernmental relations
- § CC-1-7 Definitions
- Ch CC Art 2 Legislative Branch
- § CC-2-1 Composition, term of office
- § CC-2-2 Council President
- § CC-2-3 Prohibitions
- § CC-2-4 Compensation, expenses
- § CC-2-5 General powers
- § CC-2-6 Exercise of powers; quorum; rules
- § CC-2-7 Access to information
- § CC-2-8 Officers appointed by Town Council
- § CC-2-9 Ordinances and other measures
- § CC-2-10 Council review of certain appointments
- § CC-2-11 Filling of vacancies
- Ch CC Art 3 Executive Branch
- § CC-3-1 Mayor: qualifications; term of office; compensation
- § CC-3-2 Executive powers; enforcement of ordinances
- § CC-3-3 Appointments by the Mayor
- § CC-3-4 Removal or suspension of certain officials
- § CC-3-5 Temporary appointments to Town offices
- § CC-3-6 Communications; special meetings
- § CC-3-7 Approval of Mayor, exception (veto)
- § CC-3-8 Temporary absence of the Mayor
- § CC-3-9 Delegation of authority by Mayor
- § CC-3-10 Vacancy in office of Mayor
- Ch CC Art 4 School Department
- § CC-4-1 School Committee
- § CC-4-2 School Committee chair
- § CC-4-3 Prohibitions
- § CC-4-4 Compensation, expenses
- § CC-4-5 School Committee powers and duties
- § CC-4-6 Filling of vacancies
- Ch CC Art 5 Administrative Organization
- § CC-5-1 Organization of Town agencies
- § CC-5-2 Merit principle
- § CC-5-3 Department of Public Works
- § CC-5-4 Department of Municipal Finance
- § CC-5-5 Department of Planning and Community Development
- § CC-5-6 Department of Human Resources
- § CC-5-7 Department of Municipal Licenses and Inspections
- § CC-5-8 Other departments
- Ch CC Art 6 Finance and Fiscal Procedures
- § CC-6-1 Fiscal year
- § CC-6-2 School Committee budget
- § CC-6-3 Submission of budget and budget message
- § CC-6-4 Budget message
- § CC-6-5 The budget
- § CC-6-6 Action on the budget
- § CC-6-7 Supplementary budgets, other appropriations
- § CC-6-8 Allotments
- § CC-6-9 Personal liability for expenditures in excess of appropriations
- § CC-6-10 Capital improvement program
- § CC-6-11 Independent audit
- Ch CC Art 7 Elections and Election Related Matters
- § CC-7-1 Town elections: general, preliminary
- § CC-7-2 Non-partisan elections
- § CC-7-3 Election
- § CC-7-4 Ballot position, regular Town election
- § CC-7-5 Districts
- § CC-7-6 Application of state general laws
- § CC-7-7 Citizen initiative measures
- § CC-7-8 Citizen referendum procedures
- § CC-7-9 Ineligible measures
- § CC-7-10 Submission of other matters to voters
- § CC-7-11 Conflicting provisions
- § CC-7-12 Recall elections
- § CC-7-13 Filling of vacancies in certain elected offices
- Ch CC Art 8 General Provisions
- § CC-8-1 Charter changes
- § CC-8-2 Severability
- § CC-8-3 Specific provision to prevail
- § CC-8-4 Rules and regulations
- § CC-8-5 Periodic review of Charter and ordinances
- § CC-8-6 Uniform procedures governing multiple member bodies
- § CC-8-7 Number and gender
- § CC-8-8 References to general laws
- § CC-8-9 Computation of time
- § CC-8-10 Oath of office of elected officials
- § CC-8-11 Certificate of election or appointment
- § CC-8-12 Limitation on office holding
- § CC-8-13 Enforcement of Charter provisions
- § CC-8-14 Annual report of the Town
- § CC-8-15 Notice of vacancies
- Ch CC Art 9 Transitional Provisions
- § CC-9-1 Continuation of existing laws
- § CC-9-2 Continuation of government and administration
- § CC-9-3 Transfer of records and property
- § CC-9-4 Effect on obligations, taxes, etc.
- § CC-9-5 Time of taking effect
- Title 1: General Provisions
- Ch 1.08 General Penalty
- Ch 1.10 Adoption of Code
- Title 2: Administration and Personnel
- Ch 2.100 Town Elections
- Ch 2.200 Mayor
- Ch 2.205 Administrative Organization
- Ch 2.206 General Standards of Conduct
- Ch 2.207 Chief of Staff and Operations
- Ch 2.208 Acting Mayor
- Ch 2.209 Assistant to Mayor
- Ch 2.220 Department of Public Works
- Ch 2.230 Department of Municipal Finance
- Ch 2.250 Department of Human Resources
- Ch 2.265 Board of License Commissioners
- Ch 2.290 Town Solicitor
- Ch 2.300 Town Council
- Ch 2.310 Town Auditor
- Ch 2.320 Town Clerk
- Ch 2.330 Clerk of the Council
- Ch 2.400 School Committee
- Ch 2.500 Town Accountant
- Ch 2.505 Animal Control Officer
- Ch 2.510 Animal Inspector
- Ch 2.515 Deputy Assessor
- Ch 2.520 Inspector of Buildings and Local Inspectors
- Ch 2.530 Director of Facilities and Equipment
- Ch 2.550 Fence Viewers
- Ch 2.560 Fire Chief and Fire Department
- Ch 2.570 Harbormaster
- Ch 2.575 Director of Public Health
- Ch 2.585 Inspector of Gas Piping and Gas Appliances
- Ch 2.590 Library Director
- Ch 2.595 Parking Clerk
- Ch 2.600 Plumbing Inspector
- Ch 2.610 Police Chief and Police Department
- Ch 2.615 Purchasing Agent
- Ch 2.620 Sealer of Weights and Measures
- Ch 2.630 Treasurer/Collector
- Ch 2.635 Tree Warden
- Ch 2.640 Veterans' Services Director
- Ch 2.645 Wire Inspector
- Ch 2.700 Other Multiple Member Bodies
- Ch 2.705 Zoning Board of Appeals
- Ch 2.710 Board of Assessors
- Ch 2.715 Community Preservation Committee
- Ch 2.720 Conservation Commission
- Ch 2.725 Contributory Retirement Board
- Ch 2.730 Commission on Disabilities
- Ch 2.735 Council on Elder Affairs
- Ch 2.740 Department of Public Works Advisory Board
- Ch 2.745 Fair Housing Liaison
- Ch 2.750 Board of Health
- Ch 2.755 Historical Commission
- Ch 2.760 Housing Authority
- Ch 2.765 Library Trustees
- Ch 2.770 Planning Board
- Ch 2.775 Registrars of Voters
- Ch 2.780 Recycling Coordinator
- Title 3: Revenue And Finance
- Ch 3.100 Fiscal Provisions Generally
- Ch 3.110 Water/Sewer Rehabilitation Fund
- Ch 3.120 Responsible Employer
- Ch 3.130 Stormwater Enterprise Fee
- Title 5: Licenses and Permits
- Ch 5.100 Local Licenses and Permits
- Ch 5.200 Licenses and Permits of Delinquent Taxpayers
- Ch 5.400 Amusement Games
- Ch 5.450 Food Sales
- Ch 5.500 Fortune-Tellers, Palmists and Similar Practitioners
- Ch 5.550 Gasoline Stations and Automotive Repair Garages
- Ch 5.560 Junk, Secondhand and Salvage Dealers
- Ch 5.565 Peddling and Soliciting
- Ch 5.570 Precious Metal Dealers
- Ch 5.575 Printed Matter Vending Machines
- Ch 5.580 Taxicabs
- Ch 5.585 Yard Sales
- Ch 5.590 Trash Haulers
- Ch 5.600 Marijuana Not Medically Prescribed
- Ch 5.700 Demolition Delay
- Title 6: Animals
- Ch 6.100 Dogs and Other Animals
- Ch 6.200 Migratory Waterfowl
- Title 8: Health and Safety
- Ch 8.100 Burglar Alarm Systems
- Ch 8.200 Flammable Storage License Fees
- Ch 8.300 Fire Alarm and Fire Protection Systems
- Ch 8.400 Garbage Collection and Disposal
- Ch 8.500 Mandatory Recycling for Residential Properties
- Ch 8.600 Hazardous Materials
- Ch 8.700 Swimming Pools
- Title 9: Public Peace, Morals and Welfare
- Ch 9.100 Offenses Against Public Peace and Decency
- Ch 9.200 Public Consumption of Alcoholic Beverages
- Ch 9.300 Release of Impounded Vehicles
- Ch 9.400 Property Offenses
- Ch 9.500 Weapons
- Ch 9.600 Public Consumption of Marihuana
- Ch 9.800 Sex Offender Residency Restrictions
- Title 10: Vehicles and Traffic
- Ch 10.04 Parking for Disabled Veterans and Handicapped Persons
- Ch 10.06 Parking Penalties
- Ch 10.08 Parking Ticket Late Fees
- Title 12: Streets, Sidewalks and Public Places
- Ch 12.04 Streets and Sidewalks Generally
- Ch 12.08 Excavations and Obstructions
- Ch 12.16 Waterways
- Ch 12.20 Wetlands
- Title 13: Public Services
- Ch 13.04 Water and Sewer Charges
- Ch 13.05 Condominium Conversions
- Ch 13.06 Cellar Drains
- Ch 13.07 Grease Treatment
- Ch 13.08 Water Emergencies and Conservation
- Ch 13.12 Cross-Connection Control
- Ch 13.14 Stormwater Management
- Appendix
- Apx A Legislative Acts Accepted by the Town
- Apx B Statutory References for Massachusetts Cities and Towns
- Apx C Cross-Reference Table
- Apx D Bylaw List and Disposition Table
- Derivation Table
- Ch DT Derivation Table
- Disposition List
- Ch DL Disposition List
- Zoning Ordinances
- Ch 135 Zoning Ordinances
- Zoning Disposition List
- Ch ZDL Disposition List
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