HB2662

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.

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Amends the City of Lexington's charter to redefine the Mayor's role and voting rights.

The bill amends the City of Lexington's charter to redefine the Mayor's role as the chief executive officer, responsible for supervision of all city affairs. The Mayor must preside at Board meetings, unless absent, in which case the Vice-Mayor takes over. The Mayor also has the authority to call special meetings, make appointments, and execute contracts. The Mayor's vote only breaks ties at Board and committee meetings. The bill requires approval by a two-thirds vote of the legislative body of Lexington to take effect.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

31 Yea

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0 Nay

History

May 27

Pr. Ch. 66

May 21

Signed by Governor.

May 11

House

Transmitted to Governor for his action.