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MS HB1017
Bill
Status
Failed
2/5/2013
Primary Sponsor
Scott DeLano
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AI Summary
- City councils in municipalities with populations over 50,000 (per the most recent federal census) may hire staff as necessary to carry out council duties
- Staff hired by qualifying councils may maintain offices at city hall or any reasonable location within municipal boundaries
- Council authority remains legislative and executed by vote within legally called meetings
- Council members may not give orders to municipal employees other than their personal staff, and must deal with departments and personnel solely through the mayor
- Effective date: July 1, 2013
Legislative Description
City councils; revise authority of certain.
Last Action
Died In Committee
2/5/2013
Committee Referrals
Municipalities1/21/2013
Full Bill Text
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