Bill > HB0050

This bill proposes several changes to the governance structure of the City of Celina in Tennessee, primarily focusing on expanding the city's Board of Mayor and Aldermen from three to five members. Specifically, the bill modifies existing law to change the election process, stipulating that on the first Tuesday in June 2025, an election will be held to elect a mayor and five aldermen (instead of three) for a four-year term citywide. Correspondingly, the bill updates the composition of the Board of Mayor and Aldermen to now include the mayor and five aldermen, who will continue to hold all corporate and legislative powers of the city. Additionally, the bill adjusts the voting requirements for passing motions, resolutions, or ordinances, changing the threshold from requiring at least two board members to now requiring a majority vote. The bill will only take effect if it is approved by a two-thirds vote of Celina's legislative body, after which the approval or nonapproval will be officially proclaimed and certified to the Tennessee secretary of state. This change appears designed to provide more representation and potentially more diverse decision-making for the city's local government.

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https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=HB0050&ga=114