Bill > HB1804

This bill revises the charter of the Town of Mason, Tennessee, to clarify and update various aspects of its governance, including specifying grounds for vacating elected offices such as resignation, death, disability, or conviction of certain offenses, and outlining the residency requirements for candidates for Mayor and Alderman. It also establishes the oath of office for these positions, sets requirements for the timing and public notice of meetings for the Board of Mayor and Aldermen, and adopts Robert's Rules of Order as the procedural guide for these meetings, with the option to appoint a Parliamentarian. The bill further defines the duties of the Mayor as the executive head, emphasizing that the Mayor does not have oversight of the Town Administrator, and clarifies the roles and responsibilities of the Town Administrator, who is the chief administrative officer responsible for day-to-day operations and budget preparation, and the Town Attorney, who provides legal counsel and manages litigation. Additionally, it details the budget process, requiring an annual budget adopted by ordinance, and outlines procedures for financial management, including purchasing policies and emergency appropriations, while also establishing the position of Town Recorder to manage public records and minutes. Finally, the bill mandates the adoption of written personnel policies for town employees and requires local approval by a two-thirds vote of the Town's legislative body for these changes to take effect.

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