Massachusetts § 1E - Meetings

Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 1E — Meetings, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 1E. Meetings

Section 1E. The members of the board shall meet in the commonwealth, within thirty days after their appointment, and once a month thereafter at such times and places in the commonwealth as they may from time to time determine. They shall at least annually choose a chairman and a secretary from among their members, and shall make the appointments required to be made by them in the manner herein provided. Four board members shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business, except in the case of the appointment or removal of the director of the division or the approval of the appointment or removal of the superintendent of the bureau of wildlife research and management as hereinafter provided for.

No appointment or removal of any person as director or superintendent shall be valid unless written notice of the meeting for such appointment or removal or approval thereof, setting forth the business to be transacted thereat, shall have been sent by registered mail, to each board member, at least twenty-one days prior to such meeting, and then only by the affirmative vote of three or more members present and voting.

Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 1E

What does Massachusetts General Laws § 1E cover?

Section 1E ("Meetings") is part of the Massachusetts General Laws, the codified statutory law of Massachusetts. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

How do I cite Massachusetts § 1E?

A common citation format is "Massachusetts General Laws § 1E" (Massachusetts). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.

Is this the official text of Massachusetts law?

No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Massachusetts official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Massachusetts attorney.

How does Massachusetts § 1E apply to my situation?

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