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This bill makes several changes to the City of Suffolk's charter, primarily to correct errors and update outdated language. It clarifies that the city council will now have eight members, reflecting the addition of a directly elected mayor to the council. The bill also removes obsolete language regarding the appointment and responsibilities of the city clerk, streamlining the process and making it clear that all records in the clerk's office are public during regular business hours. Finally, it updates the language to ensure the city manager has direct responsibility for department directors, except for the departments of law and education, the city clerk, and the city assessor, aligning with the city's established management structure where these directors report directly to the city manager, deputy city manager, or assistant city manager.

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https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB303