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NC H292
Bill
Status
6/9/2011
Primary Sponsor
Winfrey Wilkins
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AI Summary
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Enacts a charter to incorporate the Town of Rougemont in Durham County, subject to voter approval in a referendum on November 8, 2011.
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Establishes a Mayor-Council form of government with a Town Council consisting of a Mayor and four members, elected at-large on a nonpartisan basis.
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Prohibits the Town from adopting zoning, planning, subdivision regulation, or building inspection ordinances unless Durham County and the City of Durham amend their zoning ordinances to permit it.
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Requires the Town to contract with the Bahama Volunteer Fire, Rescue, and EMS Company for fire protection and with the Durham County Sheriff's Department for safety protection.
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Limits ad valorem tax rate to $0.05/$100 valuation (except for fire protection) unless approved by qualified voters through referendum, effective July 1, 2011.
Legislative Description
Incorporate Rougemont
Last Action
Ch. SL 2011-114
6/9/2011