Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 3 § 16

Current through Chapter 89 of the 2024 Legislative Session
Section 3:16 - Assistant sergeant-at-arms; appointment, duties, compensation and removal

In case of the disability or necessary absence of the sergeant-at-arms of the general court and of the sergeant-at-arms of the house of representatives, the sergeant-at-arms may appoint, with the approval of the presiding officers of the 2 branches of the general court, an assistant sergeant-at-arms to perform the duties of the sergeant-at-arms during such disability or absence. The compensation of the assistant sergeant-at-arms shall be paid by the sergeant-at-arms, who shall be responsible for the assistant's fidelity and good conduct in office; but for misconduct or other sufficient cause the assistant may be removed by the general court

Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 3, § 16

Amended by Acts 2012, c. 165,§ 3, eff. 1/1/2013.