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NC H240

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Richard Carver

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Session

AI Summary

  • Revises and consolidates the charter of the Town of Davidson, located in Iredell and Mecklenburg Counties, North Carolina, replacing prior charter acts dating back to 1891

  • Establishes a council-manager form of government with a five-member Board of Commissioners and a Mayor, all elected at-large on a nonpartisan basis

  • Sets the Mayor's term at two years and Board members' terms at four years with staggered elections; in 2025, the top two vote-getters receive four-year terms while the next three receive two-year terms to initiate staggering

  • Requires the Board to appoint a Town Manager as chief administrative official, a Town Attorney, and a Town Clerk, with the Town Manager having authority to appoint and remove all other Town employees

  • Repeals three prior charter-related acts (Private Laws of 1891 Chapter 281, Private Laws of 1935 Chapter 106, and Session Laws of 1957 Chapter 36) while preserving existing ordinances and pending legal proceedings

Legislative Description

Davidson Charter Consolidation

Counties

Last Action

Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate

3/27/2025

Committee Referrals

Rules and Operations of the Senate3/27/2025
Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House3/18/2025
State and Local Government3/3/2025

Full Bill Text

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