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2003 SESSION
HB 1736 Charter; Town of Dumfries.
Introduced by: John A. Rollison;Resigned 9/14 | all patrons ... notes | add to my profiles | history
SUMMARY AS PASSED:
Charter; Town of Dumfries. Provides that candidates for town offices shall not be identified on the ballot by political affiliation. Other changes (i) clarify the method of filling council vacancies; (ii) provide that the seat of a council member who voluntarily misses three consecutive council meetings shall be deemed vacant; (iii) simplify the procedure for passing a town ordinance; (iv) delete definitions for "publish" and "posting"; (v) provide that the town manager shall have those powers and duties granted by the council; (vi) amend the listing of town departments; and (vii) correct outdated references.
SUMMARY AS PASSED HOUSE:
Charter; Town of Dumfries. Provides that candidates for town offices shall not be identified on the ballot by political affiliation. Other changes (i) clarify the method of filling council vacancies; (ii) provide that the seat of a council member who voluntarily misses three consecutive council meetings shall be deemed vacant; (iii) simplify the procedure for passing a town ordinance; (iv) delete definitions for "publish" and "posting"; (v) provide that the town manager shall have those powers and duties granted by the council; (vi) amend the listing of town departments; and (vii) correct outdated references.
SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:
Charter; Town of Dumfries. Provides that candidates for town offices shall not be identified on the ballot by political affiliation. Other changes (i) clarify the method of filling council vacancies; (ii) provide that the seat of a council member who voluntarily misses three consecutive council meetings shall be deemed vacant; (iii) simplify the procedure for passing a town ordinance; (iv) delete definitions for "publish" and "posting"; (v) provide that the town manager shall have those powers and duties granted by the council; (vi) amend the listing of town departments; and (vii) correct outdated references.