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This Amendment clarifies that the Chief Financial Officer of the Office of Finance of New Castle County is a "county authority" as that term is defined in Senate Substitute No.

This Amendment clarifies that the Chief Financial Officer of the Office of Finance of New Castle County is a "county authority" as that term is defined in Senate Substitute No.

Passed Legislature

This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.

Sponsor
Mantzavinos
Last action
2026-01-22
Official status
Passed 1/22/26
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The official source material does not provide specific details on how the amendment affects the classification or roles relative to other county authorities, only that it clarifies the CFO's status as a 'county authority'.

Clarifying the Role of Chief Financial Officer

This amendment makes clear that the Chief Financial Officer of New Castle County's Office of Finance is considered a 'county authority' under specific state legislation.

What This Bill Does

  • Defines the Chief Financial Officer of New Castle County as a county authority.

Who It Names or Affects

  • The Chief Financial Officer of New Castle County's Office of Finance
  • New Castle County government

Terms To Know

county authority
A person or entity designated by the county to manage specific responsibilities within the county.

Limits and Unknowns

  • The amendment does not change any other roles or positions in New Castle County.
  • It only affects how the Chief Financial Officer is classified under state law.

Bill History

  1. 2026-01-22 Delaware General Assembly

    Introduced and Placed With Bill

  2. 2026-01-22 Delaware General Assembly

    Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENT

Official Summary Text

This Amendment clarifies that the Chief Financial Officer of the Office of Finance of New Castle County is a "county authority" as that term is defined in Senate Substitute No. 1 for Senate Bill No. 230.

Current Bill Text

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Legislation Document

SPONSOR:

Sen. Mantzavinos

DELAWARE STATE SENATE

153rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY

SENATE AMENDMENT NO. 1

TO

SENATE SUBSTITUTE NO. 1

FOR

SENATE BILL NO. 230

AMEND Senate Substitute No. 1 to Senate Bill No. 230 on line 4 by deleting “

Finance,

” as it appears therein and inserting in lieu thereof “

Finance of New Castle County,

”.

SYNOPSIS

This Amendment clarifies that the Chief Financial Officer of the Office of Finance of New Castle County is a "county authority" as that term is defined in Senate Substitute No. 1 for Senate Bill No. 230.

Author: Senator Mantzavinos