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MO HB1208
Bill
Status
Introduced
3/11/2015
Primary Sponsor
Justin Alferman
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AI Summary
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Mayors shall now be counted for purposes of establishing a quorum at board of aldermen meetings
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A tie vote is defined as occurring when a quorum is present and exactly one-half of elected or appointed board members vote in favor of a question
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When the mayor breaks a tie vote, the resulting action is deemed the action of a majority of the board of aldermen
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The mayor's general supervision over city officers and affairs is now explicitly subject to the direction of the board of aldermen
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Updates gendered language from "he" to "the mayor" and "he or she" throughout the statute
Legislative Description
Changes the law regarding the mayor's relationship with the board of aldermen
Last Action
Public Hearing Completed (H)
4/7/2015
Committee Referrals
Local Government3/31/2015
Full Bill Text
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