How does the Office of the City Clerk prepare for a City Council meeting?
  • The Office of the City Clerk receives the submitted legislation and all items are all time stamped, recorded, and added as items on the next agenda.
  • Every agenda has an internal deadline (8 calendar days prior to meeting), anything submitted to the Office of the City Clerk after the deadline is considered a late file and shall either be approved or denied by the Council President.
  • The agenda is prepared and distributed to all councilors with all of the orders, administrative orders, appointments, and any other items to be discussed.
  • The agenda is posted in accordance with the Massachusetts Open Meeting Law which states all meetings must be posted at least 48 business hours prior to the meeting. The agenda can be found on the City Council's page or in the Office of the City Clerk.

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1. How does Council legislation come about?
2. How do I know what will be on an agenda?
3. How does the Office of the City Clerk prepare for a City Council meeting?
4. What types of bills might be discussed at a City Council meeting?
5. What is a first reading vs. a second reading?
6. Are residents allowed to speak at Council meetings?