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Southborough personnel board backs striking Section 18 of SAP, agrees to move plan into town code
Summary
The Town of Southborough Personnel Board voted 3-0 on March 10, 2025, to support removing Section 18 of the Salary Administration Plan and to move the SAP text back into the town code to improve public access.
The Town of Southborough Personnel Board voted 3-0 on March 10, 2025, to support deleting Section 18 of the town's Salary Administration Plan (SAP) and to remove a line in chapter 31 of the town code that directed readers to a separately filed SAP. The board also agreed to move the SAP text back into the town code so it is easier for the public to locate.
Officials said the change is intended to improve public access to the SAP and does not alter the substantive content of the plan. Attorney Kate Federoff advised the board that Massachusetts law gives town meeting broad authority to amend bylaws and that a personnel bylaw limiting town-meeting amendments could be inconsistent with state law.
"I think to remove that provision is reasonable and it comports with the law," Attorney Kate Federoff said. She added that, under state law governing town meetings, residents may bring amendments from the…
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