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Official Wording: Any proposed sale of Memphis Light Gas & Water or any of its electric, gas and/or water assets shall not be final until first approved by a majority of duly qualified voters in the City of Memphis.

Explanation: The amendment essentially puts the sale of MLGW in the hands of the voters. Before a sale of the utility can be completed, a referendum must be held to gain the voters' approval.

AMENDMENTS

Shelby County:

Ordinance 364
Establishes the offices of Sheriff, Trustee, Register, County Clerk, and Assessor as county charter positions more...

Ordinance 365
All county elected officials would be limited to two consecutive terms more...

Memphis City:

Ordinance 5232 • Council Recall
Allows the citizens of Memphis to recall the election of a Memphis City Council member more...

Ordinance 5265 • Residency Requirements
Requires all appointed city employees to live within the City of Memphis more...

Amendment 1 • Term Limits
The mayor, council members and city court clerk may serve only two terms more...

Amendment 2 • Staggered Terms
Half of the City Council is elected every two years, ensuring that there could not be total turnover of that body in a single election more...

Amendment 3 • Sale of MLG&W
Before a sale of the utility can be completed, a referendum must be held more...

Amendment 4 • Ethics Amendment
If an elected or appointed official is charged with an ethical or legal violation more...

Amendment 5 • Instant Run-Off Voting
In this system, voters would rank candidates in order of preference more...

Amendment 6 • Mayoral Vacancies
Clarifies the procedure if the mayor resigns or can otherwise not serve more...