An Act establishing a charter for the city of Medford

This bill establishes a new charter for the City of Medford, replacing its existing governing document (Chapter 605 of 1986). It creates a 11-member city council with 8 ward representatives and 3 at-large members, defining the city's legislative structure, powers, and procedures for local government operations. The charter explicitly states the city council holds legislative authority while the mayor leads the executive branch, and it outlines how the city manages finances, services, and community engagement. This procedural bill directly affects Medford residents and officials by defining how the city government is organized and functions.