Bill > SB1300

This bill amends the charter for the Town of Dumfries in Prince William County, making numerous comprehensive changes to the town's governance structure and powers. The bill broadens the town's general powers, including explicit authority to act for the general welfare of its inhabitants. It revises election procedures to add a provision for runoff elections and clarifies the process for removing council members convicted of certain crimes. The bill establishes more detailed roles for town leadership, creating positions like chair pro tem and specifying the duties of the mayor, vice mayor, and town manager. It clarifies procedures for introducing and passing ordinances, specifies that committee and board members serve at the pleasure of the town council, and creates new administrative positions including a town clerk. The bill adds departments for recreation and civic engagement and grants the town authority to impose civil penalties up to $5,000. Additionally, it updates various technical aspects of the town's charter, which was originally enacted in 1994, to provide more precise language and clearer governance guidelines. These changes aim to modernize the town's administrative framework and provide more flexibility in municipal operations.

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https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20251/SB1300