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NC H292

Bill

Status

Passed

6/9/2011

Primary Sponsor

Winfrey Wilkins

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Origin

House of Representatives

2011-2012 Session

AI Summary

  • Enacts a charter to incorporate the Town of Rougemont in Durham County, subject to voter approval in a referendum on November 8, 2011.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Finance5/31/2011
Finance4/21/2011
Government3/10/2011

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