The bill titled "An Act amending the charter of the town of Sandwich" proposes several significant amendments to the town's governance structure, primarily by replacing the term "board of selectmen" with "select board" throughout the charter. This change is reflected in multiple sections, including Sections 1.2, 3.3, 3.4, and 4.1. The bill also introduces new provisions aimed at enhancing budget transparency, requiring detailed financial information and comparative figures to be made available to the public, along with a summary for each warrant article. Additionally, it raises the financial threshold for certain budget transfers from $1,000,000 to $1,500,000 and modifies procedures for budget transfers and fiscal year reporting to improve accountability.

Further amendments include the establishment of a new recall process for elected officials, the transition of the town clerk position from an elected to an appointed role by the town manager with select board approval, and the requirement for a charter review committee to be established every ten years. The bill also outlines changes to the responsibilities of the select board, including the election of a chair and vice chair, and stipulates that select board members cannot hold other town offices during their term. Overall, these amendments aim to modernize the governance of Sandwich, enhance transparency, and ensure accountability to the town's residents.