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Town of Norton, MA
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Chapter C Charter
Chapter C
Charter
[HISTORY: Adopted by the Town of Norton as last amended effective
8-7-2013
. Subsequent amendments noted where applicable.]
Article 1
Incorporation; Powers; Descriptions
SECTION 1-1
Incorporation.
SECTION 1-2
Short title.
SECTION 1-3
Powers of the Town.
SECTION 1-4
Division of powers.
SECTION 1-5
Construction.
SECTION 1-6
Intergovernmental relations.
SECTION 1-7
Definitions.
Article 2
Legislative Branch
SECTION 2-1
Town Meeting.
SECTION 2-2
Presiding Officer.
SECTION 2-3
Committees.
SECTION 2-4
Time of annual meeting.
SECTION 2-5
Special meetings.
SECTION 2-6
Warrants.
SECTION 2-7
Initiation of warrant articles.
SECTION 2-8
Availability of Town officials at Town Meetings.
SECTION 2-9
Clerk of the Meeting.
SECTION 2-10
Rules of procedure.
SECTION 2-11
General powers and duties.
Article 3
Elected Officers
SECTION 3-1
In general.
SECTION 3-2
Select Board.
SECTION 3-3
School Committee.
SECTION 3-4
Board of Assessors.
SECTION 3-5
Town Moderator.
SECTION 3-6
Planning Board.
SECTION 3-7
Norton Housing Authority.
Article 4
Town Manager
SECTION 4-1
Appointment; qualification; term.
SECTION 4-2
Powers and duties.
SECTION 4-3
Delegation of authority.
SECTION 4-4
Acting Town Manager.
SECTION 4-5
Removal.
SECTION 4-6
Screening Committee.
Article 5
Administrative Organization
SECTION 5-1
Organization of Town agencies.
SECTION 5-2
Merit principle.
SECTION 5-3
Department of Public Works.
Article 6
Finance and Fiscal Procedures
SECTION 6-1
Fiscal year.
SECTION 6-2
School Committee budget.
SECTION 6-3
Annual Town budget.
SECTION 6-4
Capital improvement program.
SECTION 6-5
Approval of warrants.
SECTION 6-6
Audits.
Article 7
General Provisions
SECTION 7-1
Elections.
SECTION 7-2
Charter changes.
SECTION 7-3
Severability.
SECTION 7-4
Specific provisions to prevail.
SECTION 7-5
Number and gender.
SECTION 7-6
Rules and regulations.
SECTION 7-7
Periodic review of Charter and bylaws.
SECTION 7-8
Procedures governing multiple-member bodies.
SECTION 7-9
Removals and suspensions.
SECTION 7-10
Notice of vacancies.
SECTION 7-11
Loss of office, excessive absence.
Article 8
Transitional Provisions
SECTION 8-1
Continuation of existing laws.
SECTION 8-2
Continuation of government.
SECTION 8-3
Continuation of administrative personnel.
SECTION 8-4
Transfer of records and property.
SECTION 8-5
Appointed Town Clerk.
SECTION 8-6
Transition to appointed Water and Sewer Commission.