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Council committee asks HR, legal to draft treasurer qualifications and pay scale after voter-approved change

5788574 · September 11, 2025
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Summary

Ordinance committee voted to send a draft ordinance setting minimum qualifications for an appointed treasurer to legal and personnel for formal language and a salary recommendation.

The Holyoke City Council Ordinance Committee on Sept. 10 directed legal counsel and Human Resources to prepare formal ordinance language establishing minimum qualifications and a pay recommendation for an appointed treasurer, reflecting a voter-approved change that requires the council to set appointment criteria.

Why it matters: Voters approved appointing a treasurer; the council must now set eligibility and compensation so the city can recruit and confirm a qualified candidate. Committee members said…

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