IN THE COUNTY LEGISLATURE OF JACKSON COUNTY, MISSOURI
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AN ORDINANCE submitting to the qualified voters of Jackson County, Missouri, at the general election to be held on April 7, 2026, a question to amend the Jackson County Charter, with an effective date.
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ORDINANCE NO. 6059, February 2, 2026
INTRODUCED BY Sean E. Smith, County Legislator
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BE IT ORDAINED by the County Legislature of Jackson County, Missouri, as follows:
Section 1. There is hereby submitted to the qualified voters of Jackson County, Missouri for approval or disapproval one question to amend the Jackson County Charter, as set forth in this Ordinance, at the general municipal election to be held in Jackson County, Missouri, on the first Tuesday in April 2026.
Section 2. Subject to the approval of the qualified voters of Jackson County, Missouri, at the general election to be held on April 7, 2026, the Jackson County Charter is hereby amended with amended sections to read as follows:
ARTICLE III.
COUNTY EXECUTIVE
Section 6. The County Executive, in addition to other powers and duties provided in this charter, shall have the power to:
1. Appoint, subject to the County Legislature's power of disapproval, directors of departments, officers not otherwise provided for, members of boards and commissions, and acting officers to fill any vacancy in any appointive or elective office, except that of County Legislator or the Legislative Auditor; the County Executive shall file written notice of such appointments with the Clerk of the County Legislature.
2. Employ experts and consultants in connection with any of the functions of the county, and ensure that all professional services contracts over $5,000, except in emergency situations, follow a competitive process to determine award of the contract.
3. Coordinate and supervise the work of the departments, officers and agencies of the county subject to his or her control.
4. Transfer employees fr...
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