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This bill is an amendment to the Charter of the Town of Houston that comprehensively updates and modernizes the town's governing structure and legal framework. The bill makes numerous changes to how the town is governed, including modifications to election procedures, town council composition, municipal services, tax collection, and various administrative processes. Key provisions include establishing new qualifications for town officials, updating the annexation process, revising election rules, defining the powers and responsibilities of town officials like the Mayor, Secretary, and Alderman, and expanding the town's ability to provide municipal services such as water, sewer, and electric utilities. The bill also updates financial procedures, including tax assessment and collection methods, and provides the Town Council with broader powers to manage municipal affairs, regulate public services, and issue bonds. The changes are designed to provide more flexibility and clarity in town governance while maintaining the basic democratic structure of local government. Throughout the document, the language has been modernized, with updates to terminology, numerical references, and procedural details to reflect contemporary municipal governance practices.

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https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=142408