Fitchburg, Mass., Code of Bylaws ch 111 § 111-2
Board officers; quorum (Fitchburg Health)
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[Amended 6-3-2014 by Ord. No. 100-2014 ; 9-17-2025 by Ord. No. 157-2025 ; 11-18-2025 by Ord. No. 188-2025 ] In February of each year the Board of Health shall organize by electing one of its members as Chair and by electing a Clerk, who need not be a member of the Board. The salary of the Clerk shall be fixed by the Board. Two members shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business.
Fitchburg, Mass., Code of Bylaws CH. 111 § 111-2 establishes the internal organizational structure of the City's Board of Health. Each February, the Board must elect a Chair from among its members and a Clerk, who may be a non-member, with the Clerk's salary set by the Board itself. Any two members of the Board are sufficient to constitute a quorum and conduct official business.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under CH. 111 § 111-2, the Board of Health is the body that oversees local health and housing-related matters in Fitchburg, and its annual reorganization each February determines who leads that body. Property owners and managers who interact with the Board—such as for inspections or code compliance matters—can expect that official decisions may be made by as few as two Board members. Knowing the Board's current Chair and Clerk, as elected under this provision, helps operators direct correspondence and inquiries to the right officials.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
CH. 111 § 111-2 governs how Fitchburg's Board of Health organizes itself, which is relevant to tenants because the Board plays a role in addressing housing and health conditions in rental properties. Tenants who have concerns about habitability or health-related conditions may bring complaints before this Board, and under this provision, a quorum of just two members is sufficient for the Board to act on such matters. Tenant-rights organizations in the Fitchburg area can help residents understand how to engage with the Board of Health and what remedies may be available.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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