Rockland |
Code of Ordinances |
2: General Bylaws |
Part I. Administrative Legislation |
Chapter 148. Town Meetings |
§ 148-1. General.
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A.The legislative powers of the Town shall be vested in the qualified voters of the Town convened together in Annual or Special Town Meeting. (Charter § C-3.01)B.The Annual Town Meeting for the transaction of all business, (except for Article I, the Annual Town Election), shall be held on a date to be determined by the Board of Selectmen and designated by the board not later than January 31 of each year to be held on a date that will allow completion of all business not later than June 30 of that same year. Fourteen (14) days' notice shall be given prior to the actual Meeting date by distribution of the Warrant for said Town Meeting by the Selectmen in accordance with the provisions of Town Charter § C-2.02E.C.The quorum for the transaction of business at all Town Meetings shall be 150 registered voters of the Town. However, a quorum once established shall continue to exist as long as there are not less than 50 voters present at that session or any adjourned session of a meeting. Any number of registered voters may adjourn or close a meeting.[Amended 5-6-2013 ATM, Art. 28]D.Town Meeting shall, from time to time, vote on such matters as may be required by law or by the provisions of the Charter and bylaws. These matters include, but are not limited to, the following: (Charter § C-3.05)(1)Authorization to borrow money on behalf of the Town.(2)The appropriation of funds for the operation of the various Town Departments, upon submission of a budget by the Selectmen as set forth in the Charter and bylaws.(3)The conveyance or lease, or authorization of any conveyance or lease, of any real property owned by the Town.(4)The levying of taxes, except as otherwise provided in Chapter 38, Finance, with respect to the property tax levied by adoption of the budget.(5)The amendment or repeal of any vote or action taken by a previous Town Meeting.E.Except as otherwise required by law, notice of every Town Meeting shall be given as set forth in Town Charter § C-2.02D and E. Compliance with this section as to any Meeting shall constitute valid notice therefor.
Amended 5-5-2008 ATM, Art. 28