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VA HB887

Bill

Status

Enrolled

3/2/2026

Primary Sponsor

Irene Shin

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends the Town of Herndon charter to give the town manager authority to appoint and remove all department heads and employees, except for the town manager and town attorney positions

  • Requires the town council to directly appoint both the town manager and town attorney, who serve at the pleasure of the council

  • Allows the town manager to reside outside town limits if the council contractually provides otherwise, rather than requiring mandatory town residency

  • Permits the same person to hold two town offices at the council's discretion, except for the town attorney position

  • Repeals six existing charter sections related to previous personnel appointment structures, deputy town attorneys, and other administrative provisions

Legislative Description

Herndon, Town of; amending charter, clarifies duties of town council.

Last Action

Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026

3/10/2026

Committee Referrals

Local Government2/6/2026
Counties, Cities and Towns: Subcommittee #21/28/2026
Counties, Cities and Towns1/13/2026

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