Bill Summary for H 523 (2011-2012)

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May 17 2011
S.L. 2011-141

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View NCGA Bill Details2011-2012 Session
House Bill 523 (Local) Filed Wednesday, March 30, 2011
TO CHANGE THE ELECTION YEAR FOR THE CITY OF WINSTON-SALEM AND THE ELECTION METHOD FOR THE WINSTON-SALEM/FORSYTH COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION.
Intro. by Folwell, McGee, L. Brown.

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House amendment makes the following changes to 2nd edition. Amends Paragraph 1 of the Winston Salem Charter (Charter), as amended, by adding that the mayor must be elected by all the qualified voters of Winston-Salem. Clarifies that, except as provided in Section 12J, the mayor serves a term of four years commencing, as provided by GS 160A-68, at the organizational meeting of the city council following the election. Makes a conforming change to Paragraph 2, concerning city council member terms. Further amends the Charter by deleting language defining a qualified political party. Deletes provision concerning the filed notice of candidacy and pledge. Makes other conforming changes.