An Act removing the Treasurer as Acting Mayor in the Holyoke Charter
This bill amends Holyoke's city charter to remove the Treasurer from the line of succession for acting mayor. It specifies that when the mayor is unable to serve, the mayor must designate the City Clerk to act as mayor (or the City Clerk automatically assumes the role if no designation is made), with the City Council President as a backup if both the mayor and City Clerk are unable to serve. The change also clarifies that the acting City Clerk cannot make certain appointments or approve ordinances without restrictions, and the City Council may declare a mayoral vacancy after 60 days of absence. The bill directly affects Holyoke's local governance structure during mayoral vacancies.
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