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§6-24. Exception, Nothing in this Article shall be construed to affect the right of any <br /> creditor of the Town, regardless of the reversion of any appropriation to the general <br /> fund. <br /> CHAPTER 7-- PUBLIC RECORDS AND OPEN MEETINGS <br /> .History: Added 5-3-2004 ATM, Article 17, approved by Attorney General on 8-23-2004 <br /> §7-1. Purpose. This bylaw shall be known as the "Public Records and Open Meeting <br /> bylaw." The purpose of this, bylaw is to ensure open access to public records and <br /> meetings; to provide for adequate disclosure of matters concerning the public interest <br /> and the accountability of Town Boards, Committees and Commissions; and to <br /> provide for strengthened local control and enforcement of the Commonwealth's Open <br /> Meeting Law, Chapter 39, Sections 23A and, B, and the Public Records Law, Chapter <br /> 66 of the Massachusetts General Laws, and any related regulations or interpretations <br /> issued by the Attorney General or Secretary of State of the Commonwealth in effect <br /> at the time of adoption of this bylaw. <br /> A. The Town recognized the importance of: <br /> I. Open public meetings <br /> 2. Properly posted public meeting notices <br /> 3. Accurate documentation of the record of all public meetings <br /> 4. Timely preparation of minutes <br /> 5. Timely filing of approved minutes with the Town Clerk <br /> 6. Record retention in accordance with State regulations <br /> I. Audio sound(tape) recording of the meetings of key Town boards, <br /> committees, and commissions <br /> 8. Enforcement of the provisions of this bylaw. <br /> §7-2, Jurisdiction. Because regulatory authorities subject citizens to fees, fines and <br /> regulations, and the Town to possible litigation, the Town's interest is best served by <br /> requiring the following to comply with all provisions of this bylaw. The Board of <br /> Selectmen, the Board of Assessors,, the Planning Board, the Board of Health, the <br /> Zoning Board of Appeals, the Conservation Commission, all hereinafter referred to as <br /> "Regulatory Authorities." <br /> §7- . Requirements. <br /> A. All Regulatory Authorities are required to: <br /> 47 <br />