Massachusetts § 10 - Prorating of additional compensation and expenses for members filling a vacancy or who resign during a regular session
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§ 10. Prorating of additional compensation and expenses for members filling a vacancy or who resign during a regular session
Section 10. Each member of the general court who is chosen to fill a vacancy or who resigns from the general court during a regular annual session shall be entitled to any additional compensation that a member may receive pursuant to section 9B and an allowance for expenses pursuant to section 9C, prorated for the time of that person's membership.
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What does Massachusetts General Laws § 10 cover?
Section 10 ("Prorating of additional compensation and expenses for members filling a vacancy or who resign during a regular session") 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.
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