An Act Bridgewater town charter article IV, town manager "temporary absence"

This bill amends Bridgewater's town charter to clarify procedures during a Town Manager's temporary absence (up to 21 consecutive days). It specifies that the Assistant Town Manager assumes duties first; if unavailable, the Town Manager must appoint a department head in writing, or the Town Council appoints a qualified person if no appointment is made. The amendment also prohibits Town Council members from serving as acting Town Manager. The changes require approval from Bridgewater's Town Council, the Massachusetts State Legislature, and local voters to take effect.