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Agenda:

Item 1: 4-1-25 Magrath-Smith, I. Rivera, Murphy-Romboletti — Ordered, that the City of Holyoke accept and adopt the provisions of Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 43C, Section 12, entitled “Optional Forms of Municipal Administration”, for the purpose of creating a Finance Department as outlined in the statute. Said acceptance shall be subject to implementation by city ordinance and any necessary amendments to the City Charter. This order shall be referred concurrently to Charter and Rules and Ordinance to be considered jointly, with recommendations regarding implementation to be reported back to the City Council jointly. See attached: Municipal Modernization Act of 2025.

Item 2: 11-9-23 MCGIVERIN – Ordered, that pursuant to Section 12 of MGL Chapter 43C, the City of Holyoke, acting by and through its City Council and Mayor, creates a Finance Department as provided for in the statute subject to implementation by city ordinance approved with an effective date no later than December 31, 2025.

Item 3: 11-9-23 MCGEE – Ordered, that the City of Holyoke accepts and adopt the provisions of MGL Chapter 43C entitled “Optional Forms of Municipal Administration.”

Item 4: 11-9-23 From Atty Michael Bissonnette, Memo regarding Optional Municipal Administration Act (MGL Chapter 43C)

Item 5: 4-18-23 MCGEE – ordered that the position of Chief Administrative and Financial Officer be created and added to Schedule A

Item 6: 1-7-25 VACON, JOURDAIN – ORDER-that the City Council establish minimum eligibility requirements (such as a four your degree in accounting/finance & 3 years successful management experience), for appointment as Treasurer prior to the initial appointment­(if voters approve the appointment).