Regional Collaboration

Entering the GIC: Guidance on Adoptioning Sections 18 and 19 of MGL Chapter 32B

Model Section 19 Acceptance Motion

In order to transfer subscribers to the GIC, the appropriate public authority of a city or town must accept MGL chapter 32B, section 19. The appropriate public authority to take this action is the mayor in a city, the board of selectmen in a town, and the governing board of any district. Acceptance may take place before or after the city or town comes to a written agreement with the public employee committee.

North Shore Coalition (NSC)

The North Shore Coalition (NSC) is a collaborative initiative between MAPC and the mayors, managers and town administrators on Boston's North Shore. Established in 2006, the group currently consists of 14 active members who attend meetings and work together on regional issues and initiatives. MAPC staff played an important role in establishing NSC and continues to provide staff support and financial administration.

Metro Mayors Coalition (MMC)

The Metro Mayors is a groundbreaking coalition made up of 13 communities in Greater Boston. It is a voluntary forum where members exchange information and create solutions to common problems. MAPC helped establish Metro Mayors in 2001, and provides staff support and financial administration. The municipal officials comprising this group represent over 1.2 million constituents.

The membership includes mayors and managers from Boston, Cambridge, Chelsea, Everett, Malden, Melrose, Medford, Quincy, Revere and Somerville.

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