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MS HB1436
Bill
Status
2/23/2016
Primary Sponsor
Scott DeLano
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AI Summary
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Authorizes city councils in municipalities with populations of 60,000 or more (based on latest federal decennial census) to appoint additional staff to assist the council in carrying out its functions.
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Allows councils in municipalities with populations of 60,000 or more to appoint their own clerical staff who shall be solely directed by the council.
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Establishes that council staff appointed under this law are excluded from the requirement that council members deal with municipal departments and personnel solely through the mayor.
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Amends Section 21-8-13 and Section 21-8-7 of the Mississippi Code of 1972 to implement these provisions.
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Effective date is July 1, 2016.
Legislative Description
City councils in cities with populations of 60,000 or more; authorize to hire additional staff.
Last Action
Died In Committee
2/23/2016