Bill Text: VA SB281 | 2016 | Regular Session | Chaptered

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Bill Title: Herndon, Town of; amending charter, removes certain powers of mayor.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2016-03-01 - Governor: Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0157) [SB281 Detail]

Download: Virginia-2016-SB281-Chaptered.html

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CHAPTER 157 An Act to amend and reenact §3.6, as amended, of Chapter 646 of the Acts of Assembly of 1968, which provided a charter for the Town of Herndon in Fairfax County, relating to powers of the mayor. [S 281] Approved March 1, 2016

 

Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:

1. That §3.6, as amended, of Chapter 646 of the Acts of Assembly of 1968 is amended and reenacted as follows:

§3.6. Powers and duties of mayor.

The mayor shall be the chief executive officer of the town. He shall have and exercise all power and authority conferred by general law not inconsistent with this charter. He shall preside over the meetings of the town council and shall have the same right to speak and vote therein as members of the town council. He shall be recognized as the head of the town government for all ceremonial and military purposes. He shall perform such other duties consistent with his office as may be imposed by the council. He shall see that the duties of the various town officers are faithfully performed. In times of public danger, or emergencies, he may take command of the police and maintain order and enforce laws, and for this purpose, may deputize such assistant policemen as may be necessary. He, or the person acting as mayor, may sign and deliver such documents or instruments as the council, this charter, or the laws of the Commonwealth shall require or authorize.