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MS HB1437
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 40,000 or more to appoint additional staff to assist the council in carrying out its functions.
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Allows councils in municipalities with populations of 40,000 or more to appoint their own clerical staff, who shall be solely directed by the council.
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Establishes that council members can give orders to the council's own staff, creating an exception to the existing rule that council members must work through the mayor for municipal personnel.
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Makes conforming amendments to Section 21-8-7, Mississippi Code of 1972, to align provisions regarding council offices and clerical work with the new authorization for larger municipalities.
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Takes effect July 1, 2016.
Legislative Description
City councils in cities with populations of 40,000 or more; authorize to hire additional staff.
Last Action
Died In Committee
2/23/2016