House Bill 2652 amends the charter of the Town of Oakland by making significant changes to the powers and responsibilities of the Board of Mayor and Aldermen. Specifically, it deletes subsection 5 of SECTION 7 and replaces it with new language that grants the Board the authority to appoint and remove the Town Recorder at their discretion. Additionally, SECTION 14 is entirely replaced, establishing that the Board will appoint the Town Manager, who will serve at their will, and designating an administrative officer to act as Town Manager during any temporary absence.

The new provisions outline the Town Manager's role as the chief administrative officer, responsible for overseeing all town departments and ensuring compliance with laws and ordinances. The Town Manager is given the authority to discipline and appoint subordinate officers, with the exception of the Town Recorder, and is required to report on the financial condition of each department monthly. The bill stipulates that it will take effect only upon a two-thirds vote of the Town's legislative body, with certain provisions becoming effective immediately upon passage for public welfare purposes.