An Act relative to improving boards and commissions

This bill proposes creating a central registry to recruit and screen qualified individuals for over 700 state boards and commissions in Massachusetts. It requires the Office of Boards and Commissions to actively promote membership opportunities through various media channels and to annually survey current members about their continued service and suggestions for new candidates. Additionally, the legislation allows for the payment of a nominal stipend to members of certain professional boards that meet frequently, compensating them at a rate equivalent to three hours of minimum wage per meeting.