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And, to replace in each instance in which they appear referring to the issuance of a Rental Certificate, the words “Board of Health” with “Building Department,” throughout the bylaw. Or take any other action relating thereto. Submitted by the Board of Health Explanation: This amendment to the Rental Properties Bylaw allows the Town to keep up with the State Code 780 CMR. The new state code requires all short-term rental properties to be inspected by a building official. A building official is defined in M.G.L Title XX Chapter 143, Section 3. Per the 780 CMR Table 110, these rentals are to be inspected, at a minimum, once per year by the Building Official. These new amendments also require that the Health Department accompany the Building Official on the initial inspection of the facility’s permitting. Each subsequent year, inspection will only be conducted by the Building Official, unless they request to be accompanied by other inspectional services personnel. The Select Board recommends approval of Article 11 by a vote of 5-0 The Finance Committee recommends approval of Article 11 by a vote of 4-0 Motion made by Select Board Member Weeden Motion: I move the Town vote to approve Article 11 as printed in the warrant, with the exception of the phrase “or take any other action relating thereto.” Motion passes 289 to 46 at 8:49PM Article 12 To see if the Town will vote pursuant to G.L. c. 43B, § 10A to amend the Town Charter, which Charter is available in the office of the Town Clerk and on the Town’s website at https://www.mashpeema.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif3426/f/uploads/mashpee_charter.pdf: To revise SECTION 1-7, sub-section (o): DEFINITIONS by amending the definition of “Town Bulletin Boards” by inserting the below paragraph numbering and the italicized and bold text, as follows: Town Bulletin Boards – the words “town bulletin boards” shall mean: 1. the bulletin board at the town hall on which the Town Clerk posts official notices of meetings and upon which other official town notices are posted; and 2. the town’s official website, as designated by the Select Board, provided the Town’s official website is functioning and operational; and 3. the bulletin boards at any other locations as may be designated town bulletin boards by the Select Board. To revise SECTION 3-4: TOWN CLERK by amending subsection (b) “Powers and Duties” by inserting the italicized and bold text, as follows: