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AL SB278
Bill
Status
2/6/2018
Primary Sponsor
Jim McClendon
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AI Summary
SB278 Summary
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Cities and towns with 12,000-24,999 inhabitants may elect by majority vote of council and mayor to continue operating under rules for towns under 12,000 inhabitants regarding the mayor's legislative functions.
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The election must occur by ordinance within 30 days after release of a federal decennial census and remains in effect until the next decennial census.
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Mayors in cities of 12,000-24,999 inhabitants operating under this provision may not exercise veto power and cannot vote as council members on ordinances while serving in a voting capacity on the council.
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The mayor's consent is not required for the council to consolidate or abolish offices in cities choosing to operate under the alternative structure.
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The act becomes effective on the first day of the third month following 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.
Mayors
Last Action
Further Consideration
3/15/2018