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3 <br /> Board of Selectmen <br /> Minutes <br /> April 16, 2020 <br /> NEW BUSINESS <br /> Discussion and Approval of Postponement of the Annual Town Election Pursuant to and in Accordance <br /> with Chapter 45 of the Acts of 2020: <br /> A procedural question was discussed regarding Annual Town Election as it relates to the terms of the <br /> respective boards and committees on the warrant to ensure the three-year terms are not violated. Under <br /> M.G.L. Chapter 44 §20 as described in the Governor's declaration of a state emergency, a delay would <br /> override the bylaws to continue the terms of the incumbents until the election,thus shortening the term of <br /> those elected from May 19, 2020 to the effective date of June 23, 2020. This is a special allowance <br /> authorized by the Governor and confirmed by Town Counsel. There is no requirement to act under the <br /> local level of authority. <br /> Motion made by Selectman O'Hara to move that the Board vote pursuant to and in accordance with <br /> Chapter 45 of the Acts of 2020 to postpone the Annual Town Election from May 19,2020 to June 23, <br /> 2020 and to establish the time for the opening and closing of the polls under the provisions of G.L. c <br /> 54 §§ 24 and 64 from 7,00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. respectively. <br /> Motion seconded by Selectman Sherman. <br /> VOTE: Unanimous. 5-0 <br /> Roll Call Vote: <br /> Selectman Gottlieb,yes Selectman Cotton,yes Selectman O'Hara,yes <br /> Selectman Sherman,yes Selectman Weeden,yes Opposed, none <br /> Discussion and Approval of Town of Mashpee Annual Election Warrant: <br /> The Board of Selectmen reviewed the Annual Election Warrant and motioned as follows; <br /> Motion made by Selectman Sherman to approve and execute the Town of Mashpee Annual <br /> Election Warrant as presented on the amended date of Tuesday,June 23, 2020, at the Quashnet <br /> School, 150 Old Barnstable Road,Mashpee from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. <br /> Motion seconded by Selectman Cotton. <br /> VOTE: Unanimous. 5-0. <br /> Roll Call Vote: <br /> Selectman Gottlieb,yes Selectman Cotton,yes Selectman O'Hara,yes <br /> Selectman Sherman,yes 'Selectman Weeden,yes Opposed, none <br /> 3 <br />