Home rule charters, 1967-2011.

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Home rule charters, 1967-2011.

In fulfilling its role as the record keeper for the Commonwealth and pursuant to MGLA 43B, s 12, the office of the state secretary receives certified copies of home rule charters and charter revisions that have been approved by a majority of voters of a municipality in accordance with Const Amend Art 89 (Home-Rule Amendment), adopted in 1966 and further enabled by St 1966, c 734.

1.25 cubic ft. (1 record center carton)Copies 1 microfilm reel ; 35 mm.

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