Massachusetts General Laws

Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 43, § 3 (2026)

Effect of chapter on legislative powers of cities

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Section 3. None of the legislative powers of a city shall be abridged or impaired by this chapter; but all such legislative powers shall be possessed and exercised by such body as shall be the legislative body of the city under this chapter.

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 2 cases, 1930–1982 · leading case: King v. Mayor of Quincy, 169 N.E. 894 (Mass. 1930).

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King v. Mayor of Quincy, 169 N.E. 894 (Mass. 1930). “G. L. c. 43, § 3. The city council is authorized to elect its president (G.”

Gabriel v. Mayor of Fitchburg, 439 N.E.2d 841 (Mass. App. Ct. 1982). “43 may by ordinance “consistent with general laws” reorganize any executive and administrative department.”

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