Notices of appointment to redevelopment authorities, 1955-1987.

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Notices of appointment to redevelopment authorities, 1955-1987.

The state secretary (since 1961 through a unit currently called the Commissions Section) attests to all commissions of office signed by the governor, administering the oath of office to and/or recording the name of these and other public appointees. This series has been created as the secretary receives certificates of appointment or election to municipal redevelopment authorities (established to engage in urban renewal projects) from municipal officials and, for the state appointee in each case, from the secretary of community affairs, pursuant to St 1952, c 617, s 4, as amended (MGLA 121B, s 5) For a listing of related series see: Massachusetts. Office of the Secretary of State. Records of commissions, proclamations, pardons, and other official documents, 1713-1945 (bulk 1747-1936) ((M-Ar)161X)

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Massachusetts. Dept. of Community Affairs.

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Massachusetts. Commissions Section.

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Massachusetts. Office of the Secretary of State

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