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OFFICE OF THE
TOWN & COUNTY
CLERK
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NANTUCKET, MASSACHUSETTS 02554-3590
Catherine Flanagan Stover, MMC, CMMC
Town & County Clerk
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April 20, 2011
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
I, Catherine Flanagan Stover, duly elected Clerk of the Town and County of Nantucket, hereby
certify that the April 4, 2011 ANNUAL TOWN MEETING adopted Article 68: “Bylaw
Amendment: Council for Human Services” at the April 6, 2011 adjourned session.
VOTE: The vote on the motion pursuant to Article 68, as moved and amended by Mary
Wawro, was by Handcount vote: YES – 129; NO - 95. The motion was adopted.
Catherine Flanagan Stover, MMC, CMMC
Town and County Clerk
ATM 11 Article 68, Page 1 of 5
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ARTICLE 68
(Bylaw Amendment: Council for Human Services)
Wawro Motion and Amendment
FINANCE COMMITTEE MOTION: Moved that Chapter 12 (Council for Human Services) of the
Code of the Town of Nantucket is amended as follows (NOTE: new language is shown as highlighted
text, language to be deleted is shown by strikeout; these methods to denote changes are not meant to
become part of the final text; and, further, that non-substantive changes to the numbering of this bylaw
be permitted in order that it be in compliance with the numbering format of the Code of the Town of
Nantucket):
CHAPTER 12. COUNCIL FOR HUMAN SERVICES
§12.1. Establishment; purpose.
There is hereby established a Council for Human Services which shall make recommendations to
the Board of Selectmen and Town Administration regarding see to the provision of all needed
human services in a manner which can best serve the residents of Nantucket, and the coordination
of the efforts of existing service organizations and the undertaking of efforts to obtain assistance
and financial aid from federal, state and local governments, as well as private state and local
governments, as well as private organizations, and the improvement of the provision of these
services.
§12.2. Membership; terms; vacancies.
The Council shall consist of nine seven Nantucket residents who shall be appointed by the Board
of Selectmen for three-year terms.; provided, however, that three of the initial appointments
shall be for a term of one year, three for a term of two years and three for a term of three
years. No member may be appointed to serve for more than two consecutive terms. Two of the
initial appointments shall be for a term of one year, two for a term of two years and three
for a term of three years. The term of office shall be based on a year commencing on July 1 of
each calendar year. Vacancies occurring in any position during a term shall be filled for the balance
of the unexpired term in the same manner as an original appointment. Each Member of the Council
serving at the time of the passage of this chapter shall remain in office until the end of his or her
term and until the Board of Selectmen appoints a successor member. All members of the Council
for Human Services shall be in full compliance with the provisions of Massachusetts General Law
Chapter 268A.
§12.3. Authorization to establish budget; expenditures; grants. Duties of Council for Human
Services.
The Council and its Coordinator, if so established by Town Meeting, shall be authorized to establish
an annual budget and expend such funds and to apply for, accept and expend federal and state
grants for such purposes aforementioned.
The Council shall:
A. Develop and adopt policies for its operation and for the operation of the Contract Review
Subcommittee. Such policies may, from time to time be amended by the Council. In
developing and amending such policies, the Council shall work with the Director of the
Department of Human Services. Such policies of the Council may address the activities of
the Council which may include without limitation the following:
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a. Conducting studies and making recommendations to Town Administration and to the
Board of Selectmen on efficient and cost effective methods for coordination and
delivery of necessary human services;
b. Conducting public hearings to assess the human services needs for the health and
welfare of the residents of the Town of Nantucket and making reports and
recommendations based upon such public input;
c. Reviewing and reporting on proposed federal and state legislation and regulations
that may impact the human services needs of the Town residents.
B. Encourage and facilitate voluntary participation of Council members and other members of
the community in projects, events, programs and other ongoing activities that promote the
health and welfare of the residents of the Town of Nantucket.
C. Undertake such other work as requested by the Board of Selectmen, Town Administration
and the Director of Human Services.
§12-4 Administrative Support for Council and the Contract Review Subcommittee.
The Department of Human Services shall provide administrative support for the Council for
Human Services and the Contract Review Subcommittee and may provide a representative
designated by the Director of Human Services to work with governmental and private groups
concerned with human services issues and provide reports from such agencies.
§Section 12-5 Contract Review Subcommittee – Membership, Terms Vacancies.
The Contract Review Subcommittee shall consist of seven Nantucket residents. At the beginning of
each fiscal year, two members of the Contract Review Subcommittee shall be appointed by and
shall be members of the Council for Human Services; one member shall be appointed by and be a
member of the Finance Committee; one member shall be appointed by and be a member of the
Nantucket Planning and Economic Development Commission; one member shall be appointed by
and be a member of the Board of Selectmen. Two members shall be members of the public-at-large
and shall be appointed by the Board of Selectmen. Members of the Contract Review Subcommittee
who are members of the public at large shall be appointed for a term of three years. Each Member
of the existing Contract Review Committee serving at the time of the passage of this chapter shall
take office as a member of the Contract Review Subcommittee and shall remain in office until the
end of his or her term and until a successor member is duly appointed. Members of the Contract
Review Subcommittee shall be in full compliance with the provisions of Massachusetts General Law
Chapter 268A.
§Section 12-6 Contract Review Subcommittee – Duties.
The Contract Review Subcommittee shall:
A. Work with the the Director of the Department of Human Services on the solicitation and
contracting process, including contract monitoring for all human services grant contracts let
by the Town of Nantucket for outsourced human services.
B. Provide an independent written report to the Board of Selectmen and the Finance
Committee with recommendations as to the award of any such grant contracts for human
services to be awarded by the Town.
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ARTICLE 68
(Bylaw Amendment: Council for Human Services)
To see if the Town will vote to amend Chapter 12 (Council for Human Services) of the
Code of the Town of Nantucket as follows (NOTE: new language is shown as highlighted text,
language to be deleted is shown by strikeout; these methods to denote changes are not meant
to become part of the final text; and, further, that non-substantive changes to the numbering of
this bylaw be permitted in order that it be in compliance with the numbering format of the Code
of the Town of Nantucket):
§12.1. Establishment; purpose.
There is hereby established a Council for Human Services which shall make recommendations
to the Board of Selectmen and Town Administration regarding see to the provision of all needed
human services in a manner which can best serve the residents of Nantucket, and the
coordination of the efforts of existing service organizations and the undertaking of efforts to
obtain assistance and financial aid from federal, state and local governments, as well as private
state and local governments, as well as private organizations, and the improvement of the
provision of these services.
§12.2. Membership; terms; vacancies.
The Council shall consist of nine seven Nantucket residents who shall be appointed by the
Board of Selectmen for three-year terms.; provided, however, that three of the initial
appointments shall be for a term of one year, three for a term of two years and three for a term of
three years. No member may be appointed to serve for more than two consecutive terms. Two
of the initial appointments shall be for a term of one year, two for a term of two years and three
for a term of three years. The term of office shall be based on a year commencing on July 1 of
each calendar year. Vacancies occurring in any position during a term shall be filled for the
balance of the unexpired term in the same manner as an original appointment. No member of
the Council shall be a board member or employee of any organization being considered for or in
receipt of Town funds.
§12.3. Authorization to establish budget; expenditures; grants.
The Council and its Coordinator, if so established by Town Meeting, shall be authorized to
establish an annual budget and expend such funds and to apply for, accept and expend federal
and state grants for such purposes aforementioned.
Or take any other action as related thereto.
(Board of Selectmen)
FINANCE COMMITTEE MOTION: Moved that Chapter 12 (Council for Human Services) of the
Code of the Town of Nantucket is amended as follows (NOTE: new language is shown as
highlighted text, language to be deleted is shown by strikeout; these methods to denote changes
are not meant to become part of the final text; and, further, that non-substantive changes to the
numbering of this bylaw be permitted in order that it be in compliance with the numbering format
of the Code of the Town of Nantucket):
§12.1. Establishment; purpose.
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There is hereby established a Council for Human Services which shall make recommendations
to the Board of Selectmen and Town Administration regarding see to the provision of all needed
human services in a manner which can best serve the residents of Nantucket, and the
coordination of the efforts of existing service organizations and the undertaking of efforts to
obtain assistance and financial aid from federal, state and local governments, as well as private
state and local governments, as well as private organizations, and the improvement of the
provision of these services.
§12.2. Membership; terms; vacancies.
The Council shall consist of nine seven Nantucket residents who shall be appointed by the
Board of Selectmen for three-year terms.; provided, however, that three of the initial
appointments shall be for a term of one year, three for a term of two years and three for a term
of three years. No member may be appointed to serve for more than two consecutive terms.
Two of the initial appointments shall be for a term of one year, two for a term of two years and
three for a term of three years. The term of office shall be based on a year commencing on July
1 of each calendar year. Vacancies occurring in any position during a term shall be filled for the
balance of the unexpired term in the same manner as an original appointment.
§12.3. Authorization to establish budget; expenditures; grants.
The Council and its Coordinator, if so established by Town Meeting, shall be authorized to
establish an annual budget and expend such funds and to apply for, accept and expend federal
and state grants for such purposes aforementioned.
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