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This bill completely replaces the existing charter for the City of Ridgeside, establishing a comprehensive new framework for municipal governance. The new charter creates a governing body composed of three commissioners who will serve four-year terms, with one commissioner serving as mayor and another as vice mayor. The bill establishes detailed provisions for city elections, specifying voter eligibility and election procedures, and outlines the powers and responsibilities of various city officials including the mayor, city commission, city attorney, and city judge. Key provisions include defining the city's corporate powers (such as taxation, property acquisition, and utility regulation), establishing a city court with limited jurisdiction, setting financial procedures including budget and tax collection processes, and creating mechanisms for filling vacancies and conducting municipal business. The bill requires local approval through a two-thirds vote of the Ridgeside legislative body and ensures that current officeholders will not be removed before their terms expire. The new charter provides a detailed, modern governance structure that clarifies the roles, powers, and operational procedures for the City of Ridgeside.

https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=SB1462&ga=114