Article 32 is now open: ARTICLE 32 –AMEND GENERAL BYLAW- REGARDING FINANCIAL COMMITTEES (Citizen
Article):
To see if the Town will vote to update its General By-laws related to the Appropriation Committee and the
Capital Expenditures Committee to reflect current practice, consistent with state law and Lexington’s
Selectmen-Town Manager Act, or act in any other manner in relation thereto.
(Inserted by David Kanter and 9 or more registered voters)
This Article proposes updates to the General Bylaws (to replace Chapter 29, Article III, Sec 29-12; Chapter 29, Article III, Sec. 29-13; and to amend Chapter 118, Article III, Sec. 118-12) to more accurately
reflect the two finance committees' activities and responsibilities throughout the year,
including at all Town Meetings.
Full MOTION is HERE.
Tracked changes to Chapters 29 & 118, HERE.
Presentation, HERE.
RECOMMENDATIONS
BOS: Unanimous support
CEC: Unanimous support
AC: Unanimous support
VOTE OF TOWN MEETING (simple majority)
YES: 138
NO: 0
ABSTAIN: 2
MOTION PASSES