Article 58: To see if the Town will vote to amend Section 1-80-290 of the Town Code of the Town of Northborough by striking the word “shall” and inserting in place thereof the word “may,” so that said section shall read as follows:
“The Selectmen may insert in all warrants for Town Meetings an article providing for the receiving of reports from any outstanding committees.”
or take any other action relative thereto.
Explanation: This article amends the Town Code by changing the requirement that the Select Board include an article in all Town Meeting warrants for receiving reports from outstanding committees. The proposed amendment replaces the word “shall” with “may,” making this provision discretionary rather than mandatory. This change is intended to provide the Select Board with greater flexibility in determining when such an article is necessary or appropriate.
Votes Needed to Pass: Majority
Current text of Section 1-80-290: The Selectmen shall insert in all warrants for Town Meetings an article providing for the receiving of reports from any outstanding committees.