GENERAL LAWS OF MASSACHUSETTS

CHAPTER 43B. HOME RULE PROCEDURES.

Chapter 43B, Section 1. Short title; definitions.

Chapter 43B, Section 2. Adoption, revision or amendment of existing charter.

Chapter 43B, Section 3. Petition for adoption and revision of charter; filing; objections.

Chapter 43B, Section 4. Order of governing body for submission of question of adoption or revision of charter; nomination and election of charter commission.

Chapter 43B, Section 5. Charter commission; procedure for nomination and election of members.

Chapter 43B, Section 6. Charter commission; number of members; election.

Chapter 43B, Section 7. Charter commission; organization; compensation and expenses of members.

Chapter 43B, Section 8. Charter commission; rules and regulations; personnel; funds; receipts and expenditures; office space and facilities; taxation and borrowing.

Chapter 43B, Section 9. Hearings before charter commission; reports of commission.

Chapter 43B, Section 10. Amendments to charter previously adopted or revised under this chapter; procedure.

Chapter 43B, Section 11. Proposed charter or charter revision; submission to voters; ballot; copies of final report or proposed amendment; adoption of alternative or conflicting provisions.

Chapter 43B, Section 12. Charter and charter amendments and revisions; deposit of certificates; judicial notice; reprints for distribution.

Chapter 43B, Section 12A. Resubmission of charter which failed of approval.

Chapter 43B, Section 13. Exercise of powers and functions by municipalities.

Chapter 43B, Section 14. Enforcement of this chapter; declaratory relief; judicial review.

Chapter 43B, Section 15. Petitions for adoption or revision of charter or suggestion of charter amendment; form.

Chapter 43B, Section 16. Paper or document required to be filed or submitted; presumptions.

Chapter 43B, Section 17. Election laws; applicable and conflicting provisions.

Chapter 43B, Section 18. Method of electing officers.

Chapter 43B, Section 19. Special laws enacted after Nov. 8, 1966.

Chapter 43B, Section 20. Provisions of charter or amendment deemed consistent with certain other laws.

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