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Town of Braintree, MA
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2023-12-19
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The Charter
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Chapter CC Braintree Charter
The Charter
Ch CC
Braintree Charter
Ch CC Art 1
Incorporation; Short Title; Definitions
Section 1-1
Incorporation
Section 1-2
Short title
Section 1-3
Division of powers
Section 1-4
Powers of the Town
Section 1-5
Construction
Section 1-6
Intergovernmental relations
Section 1-7
Definitions
Ch CC Art 2
Legislative Branch
Section 2-1
Composition, term of office
Section 2-2
Council President
Section 2-3
Prohibitions
Section 2-4
Compensation, expenses
Section 2-5
General powers
Section 2-6
Exercise of powers; quorum; rules
Section 2-7
Access to information
Section 2-8
Officers appointed by Town Council
Section 2-9
Ordinances and other measures
Section 2-10
Council review of certain appointments
Section 2-11
Filling of vacancies
Ch CC Art 3
Executive Branch
Section 3-1
Mayor: qualifications; term of office; compensation
Section 3-2
Executive powers; enforcement of ordinances
Section 3-3
Appointments by the Mayor
Section 3-4
Removal or suspension of certain officials
Section 3-5
Temporary appointments to Town offices
Section 3-6
Communications; special meetings
Section 3-7
Approval of Mayor, exception (veto)
Section 3-8
Temporary absence of the Mayor
Section 3-9
Delegation of authority by Mayor
Section 3-10
Vacancy in office of Mayor
Ch CC Art 4
School Department
Section 4-1
School Committee
Section 4-2
School Committee chair
Section 4-3
Prohibitions
Section 4-4
Compensation, expenses
Section 4-5
School Committee powers and duties
Section 4-6
Filling of vacancies
Ch CC Art 5
Administrative Organization
Section 5-1
Organization of Town agencies
Section 5-2
Merit principle
Section 5-3
Department of Public Works
Section 5-4
Department of Municipal Finance
Section 5-5
Department of Planning and Community Development
Section 5-6
Department of Human Resources
Section 5-7
Department of Municipal Licenses and Inspections
Section 5-8
Other departments
Ch CC Art 6
Finance and Fiscal Procedures
Section 6-1
Fiscal year
Section 6-2
School Committee budget
Section 6-3
Submission of budget and budget message
Section 6-4
Budget message
Section 6-5
The budget
Section 6-6
Action on the budget
Section 6-7
Supplementary budgets, other appropriations
Section 6-8
Allotments
Section 6-9
Personal liability for expenditures in excess of appropriations
Section 6-10
Capital improvement program
Section 6-11
Independent audit
Ch CC Art 7
Elections and Election Related Matters
Section 7-1
Town elections: general, preliminary
Section 7-2
Non-partisan elections
Section 7-3
Election
Section 7-4
Ballot position, regular Town election
Section 7-5
Districts
Section 7-6
Application of state general laws
Section 7-7
Citizen initiative measures
Section 7-8
Citizen referendum procedures
Section 7-9
Ineligible measures
Section 7-10
Submission of other matters to voters
Section 7-11
Conflicting provisions
Section 7-12
Recall elections
Section 7-13
Filling of vacancies in certain elected offices
Ch CC Art 8
General Provisions
Section 8-1
Charter changes
Section 8-2
Severability
Section 8-3
Specific provision to prevail
Section 8-4
Rules and regulations
Section 8-5
Periodic review of Charter and ordinances
Section 8-6
Uniform procedures governing multiple member bodies
Section 8-7
Number and gender
Section 8-8
References to general laws
Section 8-9
Computation of time
Section 8-10
Oath of office of elected officials
Section 8-11
Certificate of election or appointment
Section 8-12
Limitation on office holding
Section 8-13
Enforcement of Charter provisions
Section 8-14
Annual report of the Town
Section 8-15
Notice of vacancies
Ch CC Art 9
Transitional Provisions
Section 9-1
Continuation of existing laws
Section 9-2
Continuation of government and administration
Section 9-3
Transfer of records and property
Section 9-4
Effect on obligations, taxes, etc.
Section 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
Ch 3.140
Departmental Revolving Funds
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 Retailers
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
Ch 8.800
Anti-Blight Program
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
Ch 10.10
Heavy Commercial Vehicles Excluded
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
Miscellaneous Provisions
Ch 14.04
LGBTQ+ Pride Month
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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Chapter CC
Braintree Charter
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:
Article 1
Incorporation; Short Title; Definitions
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Section 1-1
Incorporation
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Section 1-2
Short title
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Section 1-3
Division of powers
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Section 1-4
Powers of the Town
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Section 1-5
Construction
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Section 1-6
Intergovernmental relations
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Section 1-7
Definitions
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Article 2
Legislative Branch
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Section 2-1
Composition, term of office
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Section 2-2
Council President
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Section 2-3
Prohibitions
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Section 2-4
Compensation, expenses
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Section 2-5
General powers
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Section 2-6
Exercise of powers; quorum; rules
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Section 2-7
Access to information
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Section 2-8
Officers appointed by Town Council
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Section 2-9
Ordinances and other measures
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Section 2-10
Council review of certain appointments
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Section 2-11
Filling of vacancies
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Article 3
Executive Branch
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Section 3-1
Mayor: qualifications; term of office; compensation
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Section 3-2
Executive powers; enforcement of ordinances
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Section 3-3
Appointments by the Mayor
chevron_right
Section 3-4
Removal or suspension of certain officials
chevron_right
Section 3-5
Temporary appointments to Town offices
chevron_right
Section 3-6
Communications; special meetings
chevron_right
Section 3-7
Approval of Mayor, exception (veto)
chevron_right
Section 3-8
Temporary absence of the Mayor
chevron_right
Section 3-9
Delegation of authority by Mayor
chevron_right
Section 3-10
Vacancy in office of Mayor
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Article 4
School Department
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Section 4-1
School Committee
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Section 4-2
School Committee chair
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Section 4-3
Prohibitions
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Section 4-4
Compensation, expenses
chevron_right
Section 4-5
School Committee powers and duties
chevron_right
Section 4-6
Filling of vacancies
chevron_right
Article 5
Administrative Organization
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Section 5-1
Organization of Town agencies
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Section 5-2
Merit principle
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Section 5-3
Department of Public Works
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Section 5-4
Department of Municipal Finance
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Section 5-5
Department of Planning and Community Development
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Section 5-6
Department of Human Resources
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Section 5-7
Department of Municipal Licenses and Inspections
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Section 5-8
Other departments
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Article 6
Finance and Fiscal Procedures
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Section 6-1
Fiscal year
chevron_right
Section 6-2
School Committee budget
chevron_right
Section 6-3
Submission of budget and budget message
chevron_right
Section 6-4
Budget message
chevron_right
Section 6-5
The budget
chevron_right
Section 6-6
Action on the budget
chevron_right
Section 6-7
Supplementary budgets, other appropriations
chevron_right
Section 6-8
Allotments
chevron_right
Section 6-9
Personal liability for expenditures in excess of appropriations
chevron_right
Section 6-10
Capital improvement program
chevron_right
Section 6-11
Independent audit
chevron_right
Article 7
Elections and Election Related Matters
chevron_right
Section 7-1
Town elections: general, preliminary
chevron_right
Section 7-2
Non-partisan elections
chevron_right
Section 7-3
Election
chevron_right
Section 7-4
Ballot position, regular Town election
chevron_right
Section 7-5
Districts
chevron_right
Section 7-6
Application of state general laws
chevron_right
Section 7-7
Citizen initiative measures
chevron_right
Section 7-8
Citizen referendum procedures
chevron_right
Section 7-9
Ineligible measures
chevron_right
Section 7-10
Submission of other matters to voters
chevron_right
Section 7-11
Conflicting provisions
chevron_right
Section 7-12
Recall elections
chevron_right
Section 7-13
Filling of vacancies in certain elected offices
chevron_right
Article 8
General Provisions
chevron_right
Section 8-1
Charter changes
chevron_right
Section 8-2
Severability
chevron_right
Section 8-3
Specific provision to prevail
chevron_right
Section 8-4
Rules and regulations
chevron_right
Section 8-5
Periodic review of Charter and ordinances
chevron_right
Section 8-6
Uniform procedures governing multiple member bodies
chevron_right
Section 8-7
Number and gender
chevron_right
Section 8-8
References to general laws
chevron_right
Section 8-9
Computation of time
chevron_right
Section 8-10
Oath of office of elected officials
chevron_right
Section 8-11
Certificate of election or appointment
chevron_right
Section 8-12
Limitation on office holding
chevron_right
Section 8-13
Enforcement of Charter provisions
chevron_right
Section 8-14
Annual report of the Town
chevron_right
Section 8-15
Notice of vacancies
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Article 9
Transitional Provisions
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Section 9-1
Continuation of existing laws
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Section 9-2
Continuation of government and administration
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Section 9-3
Transfer of records and property
chevron_right
Section 9-4
Effect on obligations, taxes, etc.
chevron_right
Section 9-5
Time of taking effect
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