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1997 SESSION
HB 2251 Size, meeting schedules and officers of governing bodies.
Introduced by: Vincent F. Callahan, Jr. | all patrons ... notes | add to my profiles
SUMMARY:
Size, terms, meeting schedules and officers of governing bodies. Provides that, notwithstanding any other provision of law, any locality may by ordinance (i) change the size of the governing body to include not more than 11 and not fewer than three members, (ii) establish the length of terms of members to extend for not more than four years and not fewer than two years, (iii) provide that the terms of members extend for concurrent periods or expire at different times, (iv) establish a schedule for its meetings including their frequency, location and time, and (v) provide for the election of its officers. No such ordinance shall extend or reduce the term of a member holding office at the time of its adoption.
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HISTORY
- 01/17/97 House: Presented & ordered printed 973159144
- 01/17/97 House: Referred to Committee on Counties, Cities and Towns
- 01/27/97 House: Assigned to C. C. T. sub-committee: 4
- 02/03/97 House: No action taken by Counties, Cities and Towns by voice vote