Bill > S79

This bill revises and consolidates the charter for the Town of Boiling Springs, establishing a comprehensive framework for the town's governance and operations. The bill defines the town as a municipal corporation in Cleveland County, North Carolina, with broad powers to own property, enter into contracts, and exercise all rights granted by state law. It establishes a five-member Town Council elected at large, with members serving staggered four-year terms, and a Mayor who serves a four-year term and can only vote to break ties. The town will operate under a council-manager form of government, with a Town Manager appointed by the Council serving as the chief administrative official responsible for appointing key staff positions like the Town Clerk, Finance Officer, and Police Chief. The bill also specifies that municipal elections will be held in odd-numbered years on a nonpartisan basis using a plurality voting method. Additionally, the bill repeals several older legislative acts related to the town's governance, ensures continuity of existing ordinances and legal rights, and provides for the town to maintain an official boundary map. The legislation is designed to provide a clear, updated legal foundation for the town's municipal operations while preserving existing rights and procedures.

Budget and Finance, Government Affairs

https://www.ncleg.gov/BillLookUp/2025/S79