WESTFIELD CHARTER (1967)

TABLE OF CONTENTS

ARTICLE I - GENERAL PROVISIONS

1.1. Short Title.
1.2. Definitions.
1.3. Powers Generally.
1.4. Construction of Powers Generally.
1.5. Intergovernmental Relations.

ARTICLE 2 - GOVERNING BODY

2.1. Mayor - Council Governmental Form.
2.2. Ward Division.
2.3. Council Membership.
2.4. Mayor; Council; Election, Term, Continuation In Office.
2.5. Vacancies.

ARTICLE 3 - TOWN COUNCIL

3.1. Powers.
3.2. Procedure and Legislation.

ARTICLE 4 - MAYOR

4.1. Powers and Duties.

ARTICLE 5 - ADMINISTRATION

5.1. Organization.
5.2. Administrator.
5.3. Budget.

ARTICLE 6 - RECALL

6.1. Recall in Office.
6.2. Petition.
6.3. Signatures to Recall Petition.
6.4. Notice.
6.5. Ballots.
6.6. Removal of More Than One Officer.
6.7. Election of Successor; Use of Recall Ballot.
6.8. Publication of Notices of Arrangements.
6.9. Conduct of Elections.
6.10. Results of Election.
6.11 Vacancy.

ARTICLE 7 - TRANSITION

7.1. Schedule of Installation of Provisions of Act.
7.2. Corporate Status.
7.3. Charter and Ordinances.
7.4. Continuation of Offices, Employments and Agencies.
7.5. Pending Proceedings.

ARTICLE 8 - ADOPTION OF CHARTER BY VOTERS

8.1. Act Operative Only After Adoption by Voters.
8.2. Submission of Question of Adoption.
8.3. Ballots.
8.4. Law Operative Upon Adoption.

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