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DE SB183
Bill
AI Summary
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Eliminates term limits for the Mayor and City Council members in Harrington, which previously restricted the Mayor to 2 consecutive terms and Council members to 3 consecutive terms
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Allows City funds to be deposited in any federally-insured bank approved by City Council, removing the prior requirement that funds be placed only in banks located within the City
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Extends key financial deadlines: annual budget submission moved from May 1 to June 1, and audit report deadline extended from 120 days to 150 days after fiscal year end
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Updates succession of authority for emergency powers, removing the Clerk of Council from the line of succession (now: Vice Mayor, Council members by seniority, City Manager, Chief of Police)
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Modifies check-signing authority by removing the Treasurer's countersigning power and allowing the Mayor to designate a Council member to sign checks in the Mayor's absence
Legislative Description
An Act To Amend The Charter Of The City Of Harrington Relating To Term Limits, Banking, Budget And Audit Deadlines, Succession Of Authority, And Signing Checks.
Last Action
Signed by Governor
6/30/2025