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Town of Dartmouth, MA
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The Charter
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Chapter C Charter
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Chapter C
Charter
[HISTORY: Updated
6-4-2024
, approved by voters 4-1-2025
. Other amendments noted where applicable.]
Article 1
INCORPORATION; SHORT TITLE; POWERS
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 Form.
Section 2-2
Composition, Term of Office.
Section 2-3
Candidates.
Section 2-4
Election Following Revision of Precincts.
Section 2-5
Vacancies.
Section 2-6
Compensation.
Section 2-7
Presiding Official.
Section 2-8
Time of Annual Meeting.
Section 2-9
Special Town Meetings.
Section 2-10
Town Meeting Warrants.
Section 2-11
Availability of Town Officials at Town Meetings; Participation In Proceedings.
Section 2-12
General Powers.
Section 2-13
Town Meeting Procedures.
Section 2-14
Referendum Procedures.
Article 3
Executive Branch (Elected Officials)
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Section 3-1
In General.
Section 3-2
Select Board.
Section 3-3
School Committee.
Section 3-4
Board of Assessors.
Section 3-5
Parks and Recreation Board.
Section 3-6
Board of Health.
Section 3-7
Board of Library Trustees.
Section 3-8
Town Moderator.
Section 3-9
Park Commission. (DELETED)
Section 3-10
Planning Board.
Section 3-11
Town Clerk.
Section 3-12
Dartmouth Housing Authority.
Article 4
Executive Branch (Administrative Organization)
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Section 4-1
Organization of Town Agencies.
Section 4-2
Appointment Procedures.
Section 4-3
Department of Budget and Finance.
Section 4-4
Department Of The Town Administrator.
Section 4-5
Department of Public Works.
Section 4-6
Historical Commission.
Article 5
FINANCES AND FISCAL PROCEDURES
Section 5-1
Fiscal Year.
Section 5-2
School Committee Budget.
Section 5-3
Submission of Budget.
Section 5-4
Budget Message.
Section 5-5
The Budget.
Section 5-6
Action on The Budget.
Section 5-7
Capital Improvements Program.
Article 6
GENERAL PROVISIONS
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Section 6-1
Elections.
Section 6-2
Charter Changes.
Section 6-3
Severability.
Section 6-4
Rules of Construction.
Section 6-5
Rules and Regulations.
Section 6-6
Certificate Of Election Or Appointment.
Section 6-7
Periodic Review, Charter and By-Laws.
Section 6-8
Procedures Governing Multiple Member Bodies.
Section 6-9
Removals and Suspensions.
Section 6-10
Notice of Vacancies.
Article 7
TRANSITIONAL PROVISIONS
Section 7-1
Continuation of Government.
Section 7-2
Continuation of Administrative Personnel.
Section 7-3
Transfer of Records And Property.
Section 7-4
Time of Taking Effect.