HB2645

AN ACT to amend Chapter 158 of the Private Acts of 1992; as amended by Chapter 103 of the Private Acts of 1993; Chapter 62 of the Private Acts of 1993; Chapter 27 of the Private Acts of 2001; Chapter 37 of the Private Acts of 2003; Chapter 87 of the Private Acts of 2006; and any other acts amendatory thereto, relative to the charter for the City of Martin.

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Amends the charter for the City of Martin, Tennessee, establishing new provisions for elections, city management, and governance.

This bill amends the charter for the City of Martin, Tennessee, setting new rules for elections, city management, and governance. It establishes a nonpartisan election every two years for the Mayor and Aldermen, with terms lasting four years. The Mayor and Aldermen must take an oath to faithfully discharge their duties. The city is divided into three wards, each electing one Alderman. The Mayor and Aldermen are responsible for enacting ordinances, levying fines, and managing city affairs. The city manager oversees administrative affairs, subject to the board's policies.

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

31 Yea

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0 Nay

History

May 1

Pr. Ch. 48

Apr 16

Signed by Governor.

Apr 7

House

Transmitted to Governor for his action.