[Adopted as Art. IV of the Bylaws]
A. 
No member of any board or committee, elective or appointed, shall serve as superintendent or director under the board or commission of which he is a member. No officer, department head, member of any committee, board or commission shall, either directly or indirectly, accept any commission, bonus, gift, loan, or any other compensation from any company or person with whom his or her department does business.
B. 
All officers, boards and committees shall notify the Town Clerk of their organization and office hours, and/or time of stated meetings, within 30 days after the date of appointment.
C. 
All appointments or reappointments to existing committees shall be made within 30 days following the last official date of the previous appointments, except as otherwise stipulated.
D. 
All boards, commissions and committees subject to the Charter of the Town of North Attleborough, with the exceptions below, shall hold their meetings on or after 6:00 p.m. on any day, Monday through Friday, on which public business can be conducted. Any board, commission or committee may submit a request for an exception, in writing, to the Town Manager, who shall then forward to the Town Council. The Town Council will hold a public hearing on the request. An exception for no more than one year may be granted by majority vote of the Town Council.
(1) 
Council on Aging.
(2) 
Municipal Commission on Disabilities.
E. 
Special meetings, emergency meetings and work sessions, all as defined below, and subcommittee meetings may be scheduled at such other times as deemed necessary. The following definitions shall apply:
EMERGENCY MEETINGS
A meeting called due to sudden and unforeseen occurrence(s) or condition(s) requiring urgent action for which less than 48 hours' notice can be given.
SPECIAL MEETINGS
A meeting posted for a singular specific purpose, which may include meetings with outside consultant.
WORK SESSIONS
A session, including a field trip, at which a quorum is not required and at which no decision(s) shall be made, and no vote(s) shall be taken.
F. 
Any meeting of a governmental body, as described in MGL c. 30A, §§ 18 to 25, may be cablecast on the municipal government access channel by any resident who has completed the CATV licensee's video training workshop, except when a meeting is held in executive session.
G. 
A "quorum" of any board, committee, or commission, unless otherwise required by bylaw, shall mean the majority of the members, not including any vacancies, which may then exist.
A. 
The Advisory Board to the Department of Veterans Services shall be composed of not less than five nor more than 15 members appointed annually by the Town Manager. Appointments are subject to confirmation by the Town Council, which may, within 21 days of notice of such appointment, vote to reject the same or sooner confirm; failure to take any action within said period shall constitute confirmation for purposes of Article IV of the Charter. The Town Manager shall consult with residents, department heads, and/or others concerning the recruitment, evaluation, and selection of individuals for appointment and shall strive to make appointments that are inclusive of the diversity of the population of the Town.
B. 
The Advisory Board to Veterans Services shall render such assistance to the Director of Veterans Services as the Director may request.
C. 
Said Board shall be established pursuant to and governed by MGL c. 115, § 12.
D. 
Said Board shall serve without pay.
A. 
The Board of Health may make reasonable health regulations, provided that any regulations promulgated hereunder shall be posted on the Town's website for at least two weeks prior to the effective date thereof. Copies of all such publications will be available at the Board of Health office.
B. 
The Board of Health may appoint the following:
(1) 
Physician to the Board.
(2) 
Health officer.
(3) 
Health nurse.
(4) 
Clerk.
(5) 
Inspector of Milk and Dairies.
(6) 
Inspector of Restaurant Sanitation.
(7) 
Health agent.
(8) 
Such others as may be in the judgment of the Board be required.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: Original Art. IV, Sec. 3C, regarding Board of Health regulations, of the Bylaws, which immediately followed this subsection, was repealed 8-29-2023 by Measure No. 2023-079.
A. 
In accordance with Section 3-3 of the Charter, there shall be established in the Town of North Attleborough a Board of Public Works.
B. 
The Board of Public Works shall have all the powers and duties now and from time to time vested by the Charter, General or Special Law or Town bylaw. The Board shall have such added powers with respect to public works as the Town may from time to time by bylaw provide, any other provisions of the law to the contrary notwithstanding.
A. 
The Conservation Commission shall be composed of seven members appointed by the Town Manager, two to be appointed each year and three to be appointed every third year, for terms of three years. Appointments are subject Article IV of the Charter.
B. 
The Conservation Commission is established for the promotion and development of the natural resource and for the protection of the watershed resources of the Town.
C. 
The Commission may adopt rules and regulations governing the use of land and waters under its control and prescribe penalties by a fine of $25 for a first offense in the calendar year, $50 for a second offense in the calendar year and $100 for a third and subsequent offense in a calendar year for any violation thereof.
D. 
The Conservation Commission shall have all duties and responsibilities contained in MGL c. 40, § 8C.
A. 
The Town has created a Council on Aging in accordance with the provisions of MGL c. 40, § 8B.
B. 
Composition. The Council shall consist of seven members, appointed by the Town Manager and serving overlapping terms of three years. Appointments are subject to Article IV of the Charter. Whenever a vacancy shall occur in the membership of the Council by whatever reason, the vacancy shall be filled by an appointment of the Town Manager for the remainder of the term.
C. 
Duties. The Council shall prepare and submit an annual report of its activities to the Town Manager and shall send a copy thereof to the Executive Office of Elder Affairs.
[Amended 8-29-2023 by Measure No. 2023-079]
D. 
The names, addresses, telephone numbers, or other identifying information about elderly person in the possession of the Council shall not be public records.
E. 
Council members shall serve without pay.
A. 
The Historical Commission shall possess all duties and responsibilities outlined in MGL c. 40, § 8D, as well as such other duties as may be provided by the Charter and these bylaws.
B. 
The Historical Commission shall consist of seven members appointed by the Town Manager, to serve overlapping terms of three years, and two alternate members also nominated by the Town Manager, to serve one-year terms. Appointments are subject to Article IV of the Charter.
C. 
The Commission shall prepare and submit an annual report of its activities to be included in the annual Town report.
D. 
No contracts or business may be entered into which require expenditures of Town funds absent an appropriation for same.
A. 
The Municipal Building Committee shall consist of seven members, one to be the Town Manager, to serve overlapping terms of three years, with two terms expiring on June 1 of each year. Appointments are subject Article IV of the Charter.
B. 
Whenever a vacancy shall occur, for whatever reason, the vacancy shall be filled by appointment of the Town Manager for the remainder of the term.
C. 
The Committee may appoint one of its members to serve as Clerk.
D. 
The Committee shall prepare and file quarterly reports with the Town Manager and an annual report to be included in the annual Town report.
E. 
The Committee shall request a representative of the Town agency having jurisdiction over the municipal building under contract to be an ex officio member of the Committee and be present at the Committee's meetings. The representative shall be a member of and appointed by the involved Town agency.
F. 
The Committee shall prepare and file quarterly reports with the Town Council and an annual report to be included in the annual Town report.
A. 
The Municipal Commission on Disability shall be governed in accordance with the provisions of MGL c. 40, §§ 8J and 22G.
B. 
The Commission shall consist of no less than five nor more than nine members, appointed by the Town Manager and serving overlapping terms of three years. Most of the Commission members shall consist of persons with disabilities; one member shall be a member of the immediate family of a person with a disability; and one member shall be either an elected or appointed official of the Town of North Attleborough. Appointments are subject to Article IV of the Charter.
C. 
The Commission's principle is to:
(1) 
Research local problems of people with disabilities.
(2) 
Advise and assist municipal officials in ensuring compliance with federal and state disability laws, particularly the Massachusetts Architectural Access Board (AAB) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: See 42 U.S.C. § 12101 et seq.
(3) 
Review policies and activities of municipal departments and boards as they affect persons with disabilities.
(4) 
Provide information, referral, advocacy and technical assistance to individuals, businesses and organizations in all matters pertaining to disability.
D. 
Whenever a vacancy shall occur in the membership of the Commission for whatever reason, the vacancy shall be filled by appointment of the Town Manager for the remainder of the term.
E. 
The Commission shall meet at least 10 times annually, shall keep accurate records of its meetings and actions and shall file an annual report of its activity to the Town for printing in the Town's annual report.
The Committee shall direct the operations of the North Attleborough public schools through formal policies approved for this purpose.
A. 
The Commission will consist of two members to be appointed by the Town Manager. Appointments are subject to Article IV of the Charter.
B. 
Duties.
(1) 
To conduct studies of the resources, problems, and needs of the district.
(2) 
To conduct research and surveys, compilation of pertinent data, and to assist cities and towns in their planning.
(3) 
To sponsor conferences, seminars, and training programs.
(4) 
To receive and disburse funds.
(5) 
To cooperate with state and federal agencies.
(6) 
To provide technical advice, assistance, and guidance to cities and towns.
(7) 
To compile and maintain information and statistics.
C. 
The Commission shall be established pursuant to and governed by MGL c. 40B, § 9.
A. 
The Town Forest Committee will consist of three members appointed by the Town Manager for overlapping terms of three years. Appointments are subject to Article IV of the Charter.
B. 
The duties of the Town Forest Committee are to make recommendations to the Fire Chief with respect to Town Forest maintenance, supervise planting cutting, maintain growth and culture of forest trees, recreational activity, and the preservation of water supplies where applicable.
C. 
The Committee shall be established pursuant to and governed by MGL c. 45, §§ 19 to 22, except as superseded by the Town Charter.