Massachusetts · Massachusetts General Laws — Part IV, Title I, Crimes and Punishments
Mass. Gen. Laws (Crimes) § 268A:21A: Members of municipal commission or board; restrictions on appointments to certain positions
What this law says, in plain English
Municipal commission or board members cannot be appointed to positions under that body's supervision. Former members must wait 30 days after leaving office. Town meetings may approve exceptions for town commission members.
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