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Introduced
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
In Committee
02/23/2026
02/23/2026
Crossed Over
02/04/2026
02/04/2026
Passed
03/02/2026
03/02/2026
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Regular Session
Bill Summary
Charter; Town of Herndon. Updates the charter for the Town of Herndon in Fairfax County to permit greater flexibility for the town council to contract with the town manager regarding the location of his residence, clarifies the duties of the town manager relative to employees, clarifies that the town council has the authority to appoint two officers: the town manager and town attorney, and establishes that the town manager has the authority to employ any deputies or assistants for the two appointed offices. The bill also removes outdated or duplicative provisions that occur as a result of the changes to the town manager's duties and authority and an obsolete reference to a Town of Herndon school board.
AI Summary
This bill updates the charter for the Town of Herndon by clarifying the duties and authority of the town manager and town council. Specifically, it allows the town council more flexibility to contract with the town manager regarding their residency, and it explicitly grants the town manager the authority to appoint and remove most town employees, with the exception of the town attorney. The bill also clarifies that the town council has the sole authority to appoint both the town manager and the town attorney, and that the town manager can employ deputies and assistants for these appointed offices. Additionally, outdated provisions, including a reference to a former Town of Herndon school board, are removed.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Signed by President (on 03/02/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB887 |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB887/text/HB887ER |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB887/text/HB887H1 |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB887/text/HB887HC2 |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB887/text/HB887HC1 |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB887/text/HB887 |
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