 Pittsfield Council to See 10-Year Charter Review ReportFollowing almost two years of work, the Charter Review Committee has made its recommendations to the City Council.  Pittsfield Charter Panel Defers Pay for Elected OfficialsThe commission last week motioned to thank city councilors for bringing pay raises to their attention but communicate it is better suited for the city code and ordinary course — not the city charter. Pittsfield Sees Updated Code Thanks to Review CommitteeSince September 2022, the committee has worked to rid the code of outdated language, typos, duplications, and conflicts — including the addition of gender-neutral language throughout. Williamstown Charter Review Panel OKs Fix to Address 'Separation of Powers' ConcernThe Charter Review Committee on Wednesday voted unanimously to endorse an amended version of the compliance provision it drafted to be added to the Town Charter. Williamstown Charter Proposal Sparks Concern over 'Separation of Powers'The Select Board and Planning Board this week clashed over a proposal that would add to the town charter a mechanism to ensure compliance with the foundation of town government. Williamstown Charter Review Committee Hones Report, RecommendationsThe Charter Review Committee on Thursday neared completion of a final report it plans to submit to the Select Board on Jan. 22. Recall Provision Among Changes Contemplated for Williamstown CharterThe Williamstown Charter, roughly the equivalent of a constitution for state and federal government, has not changed much since it was adopted in 1956. |
