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MS HB1433
Bill
Status
2/23/2016
Primary Sponsor
Toby Barker
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AI Summary
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Requires mayors in mayor-council form of government to appoint departmental directors within three months of taking office, with confirmation by majority vote of council present and voting.
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Modifies Section 21-8-23, Mississippi Code of 1972, to establish the three-month timeline for director appointments.
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Modifies Section 21-8-25 to require mayors to appoint a chief administrative officer within three months of taking office, subject to council advice and consent, if the municipality adopts such an ordinance.
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Chief administrative officer serves at the pleasure of the mayor, answers solely to the mayor, and is excluded from civil service system coverage.
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Effective date is July 1, 2016.
Legislative Description
Mayoral appointments of departmental directors; require to take place within 3 months of taking office.
Last Action
Died In Committee
2/23/2016