An Act amending the charter of the city of Gardner

This bill amends the city charter of Gardner to update various administrative rules and election procedures. It clarifies the mayor's term length, expands the legal authority of the law department, and introduces a formal certification process for appointing city officials. The legislation also changes how candidates appear on ballots by removing political party labels and adding a section for voters to write in names not printed on the list. Additionally, it grants the city council the right to request specific information from the mayor and requires the city clerk to maintain official meeting records.