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DE SB121

Bill

Status

Passed

6/30/2025

Primary Sponsor

Russ Huxtable

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Origin

Senate

153rd General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Removes the requirement that Town Council fix employee and officer salaries through the annual budget process, while maintaining the prohibition on employees receiving additional compensation beyond their set salary

  • Adds parking administration to the Town Manager's supervisory responsibilities alongside existing duties for sewer, water, streets, and other town infrastructure

  • Allows termination of the independent audit firm's contract by the Town Manager with Audit Committee concurrence

  • Modifies Chief of Police qualifications to allow candidates who agree to obtain required Delaware Council on Police Training certification within one year of employment, rather than requiring certification at time of appointment

  • Changes Beach Patrol Captain employment from optional to mandatory contract with a fixed term not exceeding 3 years, and clarifies that town bonds and certificates of indebtedness are exempt from state, county, and municipal taxes with a $3,000,000 aggregate debt limit

Legislative Description

An Act To Amend The Charter Of The Town Of Dewey Beach.

Last Action

Signed by Governor

6/30/2025

Committee Referrals

Administration5/20/2025
Elections & Government Affairs5/1/2025

Full Bill Text

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