HomeMy Public PortalAbout2021-08-10 Watertown Steps To Be Taken_202108091319488159Watertown Steps To Be Taken
Revised 08.06.21
Before Tuesday Council Meeting
o Prepare the voting language for the meeting (Center, before Tuesday meeting)
o Update and post agenda (Mark, by close of business Friday)
o Alert the Clerk of the need to be ready to send materials ASAP after the meeting (Mark, ASAP)
o Prepare documentation and steps to assist the Clerk after the meeting (Center, before Tuesday)
o Cover letter
o Municipal Law Unit Form 5
o Charter document with amendments in track changes
At Tuesday Council Meeting:
o Vote to send the charter amendments as proposed to the Attorney General for review and
subsequent submission of approved amendments to the voters, pursuant to chapter 43B
(requires two-thirds vote) (council)
After Council Meeting:
o Finalize proposed charter amendments document (Center? Clerk?)
o Finalize and sign Form 5 (Clerk, ASAP after meeting)
o Make sure to date sent
o Finalize and sign cover letter (Clerk and Mark, ASAP after meeting)
o Make sure to date sent
o Email packet with cover letter, proposed charter amendments, and Form 5 to
BYLAWS@STATE.MA.US (CCing kelli.gunagan@state.ma.us, margaret.hurley@state.ma.us,
linda.balzotti@state.ma.us, michael.ward@umb.edu and selected contact from KPLaw)
o Finalize and send official record of Council vote (Clerk, ASAP)