An Act amending the charter of the town of Bellingham

This bill amends the town charter of Bellingham to establish a formal set of rules for its local government. It creates a home rule charter that grants the town broad powers to manage its own affairs while defining how legislative, executive, and administrative functions are divided. Key provisions include setting up a town meeting as the primary legislative body, establishing a finance committee to review budgets, and outlining specific procedures for calling meetings and submitting new topics for voter consideration. The document also provides clear definitions for terms like "voters," "town agency," and "majority vote" to ensure consistent application of the new rules. Overall, the bill formalizes the structure and operations of the town's government without changing the fundamental nature of its elected officials.