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AL HB66
Bill
Status
3/15/2018
Primary Sponsor
Jim Hill
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AI Summary
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Cities and towns with population of 12,000 to 24,999 may adopt an ordinance by majority vote of council and mayor to continue operating under the governance structure for cities under 12,000 inhabitants, allowing the mayor to serve as a voting council member.
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During the 30-day period following release of a decennial federal census, cities that grew from under 12,000 to 12,000-24,999 inhabitants may elect to maintain the smaller-city governance structure until the next census.
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The mayor operating under this optional governance structure loses veto power over ordinances and resolutions and cannot affect the validity of council measures through signature while serving as a voting council member.
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The mayor's consent is not required for the council to consolidate or abolish city offices when operating under this optional structure for cities with 12,000-24,999 inhabitants.
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The act becomes effective on the first day of the third month following its passage and approval by the Governor.
Legislative Description
Mayors, legislative functions in cities/towns with 12,000 or more but less than 25,000 inhabitants, authorized to continue operating as a city or town with less than 12,000 inhabitants by majority vote of council and mayor under certain conditions, veto power restricted, Secs. 11-43-2, 11-43-3, 11-43-40, 11-45-4, 11-45-5 am'd.
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Last Action
Delivered to Governor at 5:09 p.m. on March 15, 2018.
3/15/2018