An Act relative to equitable representation

This bill restructures the governance of the Springfield Water and Sewer Commission by requiring its board of directors to consist of seven members: four appointed by Springfield's mayor (including one required to be a minority appointee per state law) and three appointed by an advisory board. The advisory board, representing seven cities/towns and the Little River watershed area, holds voting power weighted by each municipality's water/sewer service costs. Board members serve six-year terms with staggered expirations, and the commission is formally designated as a state agency under specific Massachusetts laws. The bill directly affects the Commission's leadership structure and oversight but does not change its operational responsibilities.