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DE HB31
Bill
Status
7/14/2016
Primary Sponsor
Timothy Dukes
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AI Summary
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Requires Mayor and all Town Councilmen (ward-specific and at-large) to be bona fide residents of the Town of Laurel for a minimum of one year at the time of filing their Candidate Filing Form.
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Prohibits any candidate for Mayor, Town Councilman, or Town Councilman At-Large from having been convicted of a felony.
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Mandates that all candidates for these offices submit a full background check conducted by the Delaware State Police at the time of filing their Candidate Filing Form.
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Requires candidates to pay for the cost of their own background check.
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Makes all qualifications continuing requirements, meaning failure to maintain them during a term creates a vacancy in the office.
Legislative Description
An Act To Amend The Charter Of The Town Of Laurel Relating To The Qualifications For Mayor And Town Councilman.
Last Action
Vetoed by Governor
7/14/2016