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2004 SESSION

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HB 63 Charter; City of Richmond.

Introduced by: Robert G. Marshall | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles

SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:

Charter; City of Richmond. Amends the city's charter to provide for the direct election of the Mayor. At the November 2004 election, and every four years thereafter, a general election shall be held to elect the Mayor. The person receiving the most votes in each of at least five of the nine City Council districts shall be elected. Should no one be elected, a run-off election shall be held between the two persons receiving the highest total of votes citywide. The person receiving the most votes in each of at least five of the nine City Council districts shall be elected. An elected term shall run four years. Anyone eligible to serve on City Council may serve as Mayor except no one may be elected Mayor for three consecutive terms. The Mayor shall appoint the Chief Administrative Officer subject to the advice and consent of a majority of the members of City Council. The Chief Administrative Officer shall be responsible solely to the Mayor and serve at the pleasure of the Mayor. The Mayor will be a full-time position with salary and expenses set by the City Council.


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