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DE SB187

Bill

Status

Passed

6/22/2016

Primary Sponsor

Gerald Hocker

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Origin

Senate

148th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Replaces the detailed metes and bounds description of Town of Millville boundaries with a reference to recorded maps and plots, eliminating the need for Charter amendments when territory is annexed

  • Raises the minimum age requirement for Town Council members from 18 to 21 years old and extends election poll closing time from 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

  • Establishes new procedures for Council meetings, including requirements for special meetings with 96-hour written notice or unanimous waiver, and specifies which actions require ordinances versus resolutions

  • Creates a formal forfeiture process for Council members who lack qualifications, violate Charter prohibitions, are convicted of a felony, or miss 3 regular meetings without excuse

  • Increases the maximum annual contribution to volunteer fire departments, ambulance services, and emergency treatment services from 3% each (for fire and ambulance separately) to a combined 6% of total real estate taxes, giving Council flexibility in allocation

Legislative Description

An Act To Amend The Charter Of The Town Of Millville

Last Action

Signed by Governor

6/22/2016

Committee Referrals

Administration4/19/2016
Community/County Affairs3/3/2016

Full Bill Text

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