[HISTORY: Adopted by the Town of Greenfield (now City Council of the City of Greenfield) 7-16-2014 by Order No. FY 15-005 (Ch. 34, Art. X, of the 2002 Bylaws). Amendments noted where applicable.]
[Amended 4-17-2019 by Order No. FY 19-125]
In accordance with MGL c. 41, § 21, and Section 6-1(b) of the Greenfield Charter, there is hereby created a Board of Cemetery Commissioners under the supervision and control of the Mayor for the purpose of maintaining the public cemeteries in the City, and it shall, with the approval of the Mayor, appoint such employees as are necessary, utilize Department of Public Works department employees, or contract for such services to ensure the proper maintenance of such cemeteries.
[Amended 4-17-2019 by Order No. FY 19-125]
The Board shall maintain all plans and records necessary for the proper administration and maintenance of the public cemeteries and shall coordinate with the City Clerk, City Treasurer, and the Department of Public Works as delineated in MGL c. 114.
The Board shall annually make a written report of its official acts, of the condition of such cemeteries, and render an account of its receipts, expenditures, and of the funds subject to its order.
The Board is authorized to make such rules and regulations as it deems necessary, consistent with laws, for the proper administration of the cemeteries.
[Amended 4-17-2019 by Order No. FY 19-125]
The Board is hereby authorized to take whatever additional action may be necessary for the maintenance, improvement, or expansion of a cemetery with the approval of the Mayor and the City Council as required by law.