The Massachusetts Springfield Standing Order (MSO) is a set of administrative rules that govern the operation of state government in the City of Springfield. It was adopted by the Massachusetts Legislature in 1933 to ensure that the city government would continue to operate consistently. The MSO covers all aspects of city government, including budgeting, personnel, purchasing, public safety, public works, and more. It also outlines the powers and duties of city officials, including the mayor, city council, and other appointed and elected officials. The MSO is divided into two parts: the general provisions and the specific provisions. The general provisions cover topics such as the organization of the city government, the powers and duties of city officials, and the procedures for adoption and amendment. The specific provisions are more detailed and cover topics such as public safety, public works, personnel, and budgeting. The Massachusetts Springfield Standing Order is periodically amended and revised to keep pace with changes in state law. There are three types of amendments: legislative amendments, which require approval by the Massachusetts House and Senate; executive amendments, which are approved by the Governor; and judicial amendments, which are approved by the Supreme Judicial Court.