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TN SB2724
Bill
Status
3/16/2026
Primary Sponsor
Edward Jackson
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AI Summary
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Amends the City of Lexington charter to redefine the Mayor's role as chief executive officer with supervision of all city affairs, including presiding over Board meetings, executing contracts, submitting annual budgets, and calling special meetings
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Grants the Mayor authority to suspend employees for misconduct or dereliction of duty, with employees having the right to appeal suspensions to the Board for a final decision
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Designates the Mayor's office as a full-time position, with the Board authorized to establish additional functions and duties by ordinance
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Requires the Mayor to serve on all boards and committees created by the Board, but limits voting power to tie-breaking situations only
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Requires approval by a two-thirds vote of the City of Lexington legislative body before taking effect, with certification to the secretary of state
Legislative Description
AN ACT to amend Chapter 402 of the Acts of 1901; as amended and rewritten by Chapter 131 of the Private Acts of 2004; Chapter 119 of the Private Acts of 2006; Chapter 36 of the Private Acts of 2007; Chapter 12 of the Private Acts of 2023; and any other acts amendatory thereto, relative to the City of Lexington.
Lexington
Last Action
Filed for introduction
3/16/2026