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Sudbury Select Board adopts revised code of conduct after hours‑long debate over 'abide by' language
Summary
After a protracted discussion about whether language that board members should 'abide by' decisions could raise First Amendment or interpretation concerns, the Select Board voted to adopt a town‑counsel‑redlined code of conduct based on the MIIA template, with final counsel review.
The Select Board on Dec. 3 approved a revised code of conduct policy redlined by town counsel after an extended debate about language that would require board members to recognize they are "part of a team and should abide by all decisions of the committee once they are made."
Town Counsel Lee Smith advised the board and provided a model policy. Several members voiced support for aspirational…
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