Came across a town in MA with a term limit of sorts for Finance/Advisory committee, it is referred to as being put on the retired list and yup, it involves time served and age.
Adams, MA by-law on Finance Committee; There shall be a Finance Committee consisting of 15 members who shall reside in the Town and shall be registered voters therein. Of this Committee no person holding an elective position or any other position in Town, other than that of Town Meeting member, shall be eligible to serve on the Finance Committee. The Town Moderator shall appoint all members of the Finance Committee, each of whom shall serve a term of three years. It is recommended that at least two members from each precinct be appointed by the Town Moderator, to ensure equitable representation. The term of office of each such member will expire on May 1 unless the annual business meeting of the Town is not held and dissolved by May 1, in which case such appointments to the Finance Committee shall not be made until such annual business meeting has been held and dissolved.
That is also referred to as discrimination.
ReplyDeleteAs all by-laws go through the State Attorney General Office, speak to them on discrimination.
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