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2 <br /> - Revise Section 7.9 to incorporate progressive discipline. <br /> - Ensure removal processes involve collective committee input rather than individual authority. <br /> Additional Public Comments <br /> General Feedback: Limited additional public comments were made. A participant expressed <br /> confusion regarding the process and sought clarification on next steps. <br /> Minutes <br /> Review and approval of July 22, 2024 minutes. <br /> Motion made by Carol Sherman to approve the July 22, 2024 minutes, motion seconded by Mary <br /> Waygan. <br /> Roll call: <br /> Miller,yes Collins,yes Furbush,yes McKelvey,yes <br /> Myers,yes Sherman,yes Waygan,yes <br /> Vote: 7—0,yes <br /> Old Business <br /> Discussion on Section 7.9 Removals and Suspension <br /> Legal Framework: Differentiation between public body members and employees; Section 7.9 <br /> pertains to multiple-member public bodies. <br /> Require an elected charter commission and adherence to General Law 43B (Home Rule <br /> Procedural Act). <br /> Can be handled by the Charter Review Committee without an elected commission. <br /> Lynn Barbie and Ed Larkin contested,citing requirements for major changes and questioning the <br /> committee's authority. <br /> Reference to the Amendment of 1966 and its role in establishing home rule charters in <br /> Massachusetts. <br /> Tabling Section 7.9: Due to lackof consensus and multiple legal opinions,the committee decided <br /> to table further discussion on Section 7.9. <br /> Proposed involving municipal law experts to guide the amendment process and move forward <br /> with other charter sections and revisit Section 7.9 in future meetings with proper legal guidance. <br />