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A City Master Plan New Bedford 2020Having an effective, responsive, and efficient government is critical to providing a sound foundation towardsour vision as a vibrant seaport community—one that will be achieved through a strategy that requires strongpartnerships and shared responsibility. We must continue to be vigorous advocates with our federal and statedelegations for the resources needed to achieve our goals by demonstrating clear benefits and measurableresults. We must seek out greater stability and efficiency in the construct of our governmental form as well asgreater sustainable practices in the delivery of our day-to-day services and operations. Finally, we must expandour roster of partnerships throughout the state and nation as we find ways to become more proactively involvedand engaged in the workings of our government.Existing Governmental StructureFederal and State GovernmentThe city is represented at the federal government level by one Congressman from the Massachusetts FourthCongressional District and two U.S. Senators. In 2010, these elected officials include:> Congressman Barney Frank> Senator Scott Brown> Senator John KerryWithin the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, New Bedford is represented by one state senator and four staterepresentatives. The state senator is elected from the Second Bristol and Plymouth Districts, which include thetowns of Acushnet, Dartmouth, Fairhaven, and Mattapoisett as well as New Bedford. The state representativesare elected from the Ninth, Eleventh, Twelfth and Thirteenth Districts. The Ninth District includes Dartmouthas well as portions of New Bedford, Freetown, and Lakeville. The Thirteenth District includes portions of NewBedford, Freetown, Lakeville, and Middleborough. The Eleventh and Twelfth Districts are entirely within NewBedford. Figure 12.1, provided at the end of this chapter, presents a visual representation of federal and staterepresentative boundaries. In 2010, the city’s federal and state representation includes:> Senator Mark C. Montigny, Second Bristol and Plymouth> Representative Antonio F. D. Cabral, Thirteenth Bristol> Representative Stephen R. Canessa, Twelfth Bristol> Representative Robert M. Koczera, Eleventh Bristol> Representative Christopher Markey, Ninth BristolLocal GovernmentWithin the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, “local government” includes incorporated cities and towns. Since1966, the Commonwealth has operated as a “home rule” state, meaning municipalities have a constitutional rightof self-governance and the authority to designate their own form of government. New Bedford operates under aform of government known as Plan B 1 , which consists of a Mayor as the chief executive officer and a City Councilas the legislative body. City departments undertake the day-to-day operations of the city, while boards andcommissions set policy and provide approval for various activities within the city. Under a Plan B form ofgovernment, the Mayor is elected by and from the qualified voters of the city. The Mayor holds office for the termof two years starting the first Monday in January following the election of the Mayor. In 2010, the Mayor of NewBedford is Scott W. Lang.The legislative powers of the City are vested in the City Council. One Council member is elected by the Councilannually as its president. The City Council is composed of 11 members, of whom one is elected from each ofthe six wards by the qualified voters of that ward, and the remaining five members are elected by the qualified1 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Government_of_Massachusetts#Local_governmentGovernance12-2
A City Master Plan New Bedford 2020voters of the city. All the councilors are elected to serve for two years, starting the first day of January followingtheir election. The current City Council members and their respective roles are presented in Table 12-1 below.Figure 12.2, provided at the end of this chapter, depicts the city’s wards and precincts.Table 12-1: City Council MembersAt LargeRoleDavid AlvesSecond Vice PresidentDebora CoelhoBrian K. GomesDenis Lawrence, Jr.John T. SaundersPresidentWardOne Linda M. MoradTwo Steven MartinsThree Kathy M. DehnerFour Bruce Duarte, Jr.Five Jane L. Gonsalves First Vice PresidentSix Joseph P. LopesNote: Refer to Figure 12.2, provided at the end of this chapter. for the location of the city’s wards and precincts.The Council is responsible for approving the city budget, appropriating all funds to run the city, adopting allordinances to govern the city, and confirming all mayoral appointments. Table 12-2 identifies Standing andSpecial Committees, which have been established by the Council. These Committees meet as needed andreport back to the full Council.Table 12-2: Standing and Special CommitteesStanding CommitteesAppointment and BriefingsFinanceVeterans Affairs, Elderly, Health, Housing, and Disability IssuesOrdinancesSpecial CommitteesThe AirportEnvironmental AffairsMemorials and DedicationsGaming/CasinosDog Park (Feasibility)Soccer FieldsCity PropertyInternal AffairsLabor and IndustryPublic Safety and NeighborhoodsSign Design and Review BoardEnergy Resource CommissionCondominium Review BoardSchool Traffic CommitteeExhibition Hall CommitteeSchool CommitteeAccording to M.G.L. Chapter 71 Section 37—Powers and Duties, it is the responsibility of the school committeein each city or town, and regional school district to select and terminate a superintendent. Along with that, theschool committee reviews and approves budgets for public education in the district, and establishes goals andpolicies in concert with statewide requirements and standards established by the Board of Education.Governance12-3
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