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DE SB8

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/27/2009

Primary Sponsor

Edward Bennett

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Origin

Senate

145th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Deletes requirement that Dover city councilpersons automatically resign from their council seat if they file to run for mayor
  • Allows councilpersons to remain in office while campaigning for mayor, regardless of election outcome
  • Eliminates automatic vacancy filling provision that previously occurred when a councilperson ran for mayor with time remaining on their term
  • Amends Section 5 of Article II of the City of Dover charter
  • Requires approval by two-thirds majority of both Delaware General Assembly chambers

Legislative Description

An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Promotion Of Cooperation, Partnerships, And The Exchange Of Information Across The Mid-atlantic Region.

Last Action

Reported Out of Committee (COMMUNITY/COUNTY AFFAIRS) in Senate with 2 Favorable, 1 On Its Merits

1/28/2009

Committee Referrals

Community/County Affairs1/27/2009

Full Bill Text

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