Massachusetts § 8A - Removal of officers; procedure; exception
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 8A — Removal of officers; procedure; exception, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 8A. Removal of officers; procedure; exception
Section 8A. Unless otherwise provided in any general law or in any special law relating to a city, any officer or official appointed or elected by the city council may be removed by said council for cause after a public hearing, written notice of which shall be given said officer or official fourteen days, at least, prior to the date thereof. This section shall not apply to any officer or official who is subject to the provisions of chapter thirty-one.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 8A
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 8A cover?
Section 8A ("Removal of officers; procedure; exception") 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 § 8A?
A common citation format is "Massachusetts General Laws § 8A" (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?
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How does Massachusetts § 8A apply to my situation?
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