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DE HB307
Bill
Status
6/20/2012
Primary Sponsor
James Johnson
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AI Summary
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Changes municipal name from "The Mayor and Council of New Castle" to "The City of New Castle"
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Implements four-year staggered terms for elected officials (Mayor, President of Council, Council members, Treasurer, City Clerk) instead of two-year non-staggered terms, effective in 2013
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Establishes three-tiered borrowing system: (1) Council resolution for operational expenses up to $500,000, (2) Council resolution for capital expenditures up to 1.2% of assessed real estate value, (3) citywide referendum required for all other borrowing
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Adopts New Castle County property assessments in lieu of independent City valuations and eliminates City's authority to hear assessment appeals
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Clarifies that City adopts assessments from New Castle County for tax levy purposes and maintains existing powers under prior charters not in conflict with new provisions
Legislative Description
An Act To Reincorporate The Charter Of The City Of New Castle, Chapter 216, Volume 27, Laws Of Delaware, As Amended, Entitled "an Act Amending, Revising And Consolidating The Charter Of The City Of New Castle".
Last Action
Signed by Governor
6/20/2012