SB 6 – Modifies when a city mayor shall vote on ordinances, resolutions, and motions before the city's governing body

• Sponsor: Griesheimer
• LR Number: 0323S.01I
• Committee: Jobs, Economic Development and Local Government
• Last Action: 1/28/2009 - Hearing Conducted S Jobs, Economic Development and Local Government Committee
• Effective Date: August 28, 2009

Current Bill Summary

SB 6 - Currently, the city mayor presides over the city council, but only votes in case of a tie. Under this act, the mayor shall vote: 1) where the vote of the council has resulted in a tie, 2) where one-half of the council elected have voted in favor of an ordinance, resolution, or motion even though there is no tie vote, or 3) where a vote greater than a majority of the council is required.

SUSAN HENDERSON MOORE