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Danvers commission briefed on Sections 8J and 22G options for local authority
Summary
MOD staff reviewed M.G.L. Chapter 40 Sections 8J and 22G, explaining a town select board can adopt Section 22G (surcharge on disability parking fines) at a regular meeting and outlining commission duties under Section 8J; MOD offered to help with strategy and sample language.
Commissioners reviewed Danvers’ statutory history and current status: the town has adopted Section 8J (which lays out the duties of a municipal commission on disability) but has not adopted Section 22G (which authorizes a surcharge on disability parking fines). Jeff Dougan told the commission that "Section 22G can be adopted at a regular, properly posted select board meeting and does not require town-meeting action," and offered MOD assistance on strategy and best practices for adoption.
Jeff also recommended commissioners read Section 8J closely because MOD’s guidance organizes commission duties into ten categories; he noted not every commission can perform all duties (for example, specialized plan review) without external expertise and that MOD can provide built-environment training to help fill technical gaps.
