Framingham First Charter Survey
What do you think of the Charter Commission's proposed Home Rule Charter for Framingham?
Over the past seven months the Charter Commission has crafted a Home Rule Charter for voters’ consideration next April for a Mayor & Council form of government to replace our Selectmen, Manager & Town Meeting.
Features of the new Home Rule Charter include:
Over the past seven months the Charter Commission has crafted a Home Rule Charter for voters’ consideration next April for a Mayor & Council form of government to replace our Selectmen, Manager & Town Meeting.
Features of the new Home Rule Charter include:
- There would be nine neighborhood districts and two at-large Councilors;
- School Committee comprised of 9 neighborhood districts;
- More transparency in government, including all elected officials and department heads are required to follow Massachusetts ethics laws and self-dealing among elected officials and department heads is prevented;
- Council approves all mayoral appointments;
- Creates a Citizen Participation Officer, to develop and implement strategies to maximize public engagement;
- Creates a Strategic Initiative & Finance Oversight Committee, a citizen group providing input and oversight into our municipal finances.