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AR HB1115

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

2/23/2011

Primary Sponsor

Betty Overbey

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Origin

House of Representatives

88th General Assembly (2011 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Amends Arkansas Code § 14-43-501(b) to clarify the mayor's role in city council meetings for first-class cities
  • Mayor serves as ex officio president of city council and presides at meetings, with voting power to establish quorum and pass ordinances
  • City council shall elect a president pro tempore to preside over council meetings when the mayor is absent
  • City clerk or other elected official designated by the mayor may perform all mayoral functions if the mayor is unable to perform duties or cannot be located

Legislative Description

Concerning Planning For An Absentee Mayor In Cities Of The First Class.

Last Action

House Notification that HB1115 is now Act 110

2/23/2011

Committee Referrals

City, County & Local Affairs1/20/2011
City, County and Local Affairs1/13/2011

Full Bill Text

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