Bill > HB1416

This bill proposes to make the mayor of Germantown, Tennessee a full-time position, with the mayor's salary to be determined by ordinance from the Board of Mayor and Aldermen. The bill would amend the city's existing charter to require the mayor to devote their full attention to mayoral duties and serve the city in a full-time capacity. The change is contingent upon approval by local voters through a binding referendum, which would be held on either May 7, 2026 (if a primary election is also held in Shelby County that day) or August 6, 2026 (during the Shelby County general election). Voters will be presented with the specific language of the proposed change and will vote to approve or reject it. The election will follow standard voting qualification requirements, and the bill will only take effect if approved by a majority of qualified voters. If approved, this change would override previous provisions in Section 4.03 of the city's charter and establish the mayor's role as a full-time position with a salary commensurate with the duties and obligations of a full-time mayor.

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https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=HB1416&ga=114