[MassHistPres] Clarification about alternate members of Historical Commissions

[Ipswich Historical Commission]

We need clarification of the new law for alternate members on Historical
Commissions.

"Section 8D of chapter 40 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2012
Official Edition, is hereby amended by inserting after the tenth sentence
the following sentences:- Alternate members may be appointed in like manner
as provided for in this section not exceeding in number the principal
members.  In the case of the absence or inability to act on the part of a
principal member, the place of such member shall be taken by an alternate
member designated by the chairman."

We have a vacancy on our Commission. Does the change mean the Chair should
appoint an alternate to fill the vacancy until a new person is appointed by
our Town Manager, or does it mean that the Chair can only appoint an
alternate as a voting member in the absence of a quorum?



*Gordon Harris, Ipswich Historical Commission*
Stories from Ipswich <http://ipswich.wordpress.com>
Historical Commission site <http://historicipswich.org>
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