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AR HB1478

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

3/23/2011

Primary Sponsor

Kathy Webb

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Origin

House of Representatives

88th General Assembly (2011 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Amends Arkansas Code § 14-47-140(a)(1) to clarify and expand mayoral powers in municipalities operating under city manager form of government, subject to voter approval by referendum or initiative
  • Grants mayors authority to veto ordinances, resolutions, and orders adopted by the board of directors, with board able to override by two-thirds vote
  • Authorizes mayors to appoint persons to fill board vacancies (subject to board confirmation), hire and remove the city manager (subject to majority board approval), and hire and remove the city attorney (subject to majority board approval)
  • Allows mayors to designate the city manager to serve on boards and commissions requiring the chief executive officer's participation
  • Declares an emergency effective upon Governor's approval, bill passage without gubernatorial action, or veto override, based on the need to clarify that the mayor is the chief executive officer in city manager governments

Legislative Description

Concerning Certain Powers Of The Mayor In A City Manager Form Of Government And To Declare An Emergency.

Last Action

House Notification that HB1478 is now Act 608

3/23/2011

Committee Referrals

City, County & Local Affairs3/10/2011
City, County and Local Affairs2/22/2011

Full Bill Text

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