Bill > HB1435

This bill modifies the governance structure and election procedures for the Town of Oakland, Tennessee, with several key provisions. The bill establishes that mayoral and aldermanic terms will begin on the first business day of the month following their election, after the County Election Commission certifies the results. It formally designates five aldermanic positions (numbered one through five) and allows for a potential sixth position if the town's population reaches 18,000 or more. The bill creates a staggered election schedule, with three aldermanic positions (one, two, and three) being elected in November 2026 for four-year terms, and the mayor and positions four and five being elected in November 2028, also for four-year terms. Candidates must file for a specific position and be elected at-large, with the highest vote-getter winning. The bill also specifies that candidates must be qualified electors who have resided in the town for at least one year, and it provides guidelines for compensation, stating that salaries cannot be changed during an official's term. Additionally, the bill requires elected officials to take an oath to support the Constitution and obey local and state laws. The bill will only take effect if approved by a two-thirds vote of Oakland's legislative body and must be certified by the town's presiding officer to the secretary of state.

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https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=HB1435&ga=114