Bill > SB1455

This bill proposes several changes to the City of Bartlett's municipal government charter, primarily focusing on term limits and administrative procedures. The bill establishes term limits for the Mayor and Aldermen, restricting each to a maximum of three four-year terms (12 years total) for their respective offices, with a provision that partial terms do not count toward the limit. The bill also modifies election procedures, specifying that the Mayor and six Aldermen will be elected city-wide in non-partisan elections, with each Alderman representing a specific numbered position. Additionally, the bill introduces a "resign to run" provision requiring any sitting mayor or alderman who runs for another position on the Board of Mayor and Aldermen to submit an irrevocable resignation at the time of filing. The bill expands the mayor's authority in personnel matters, allowing more discretion in appointments, promotions, transfers, demotions, suspensions, and removals of employees. The bill also updates language related to personnel rules, adding protections against discrimination based on various characteristics including race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, and genetic information. Importantly, the bill requires approval by a two-thirds vote of the Bartlett legislative body and will not remove any incumbent from their current term of office.

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