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DE SB270
Bill
AI Summary
- Removes the requirement that Town Council candidates be "taxables" of the Town of Ellendale
- Applies Title 15 of the Delaware Code (Municipal Elections statute) to all Town elections, establishing a twenty-day notice requirement and seven-day waiting period between election closure and swearing in of officials
- Increases the minimum acreage requirement triggering a special election during annexation from unspecified amount to five contiguous acres
- Allows the Town's taxation rate to be set at per $50.00 of assessed value instead of previous standard
- Increases short-term borrowing authority from $30,000 to $60,000 and establishes long-term borrowing capacity at 25% of assessed value of real property within the Town
Legislative Description
An Act To Amend The Charter Of The Town Of Ellendale, Relating To The Town Election Laws, Annexation, Rate Of Taxation, Amount Of Money That Can Be Borrowed Against Bonds And Short Term Borrowing Limits.
Last Action
Signed by Governor
7/12/2010
Committee Referrals
Administration6/22/2010
Community/County Affairs6/1/2010
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