Senate Bill 1439 amends Chapter 87 of the Private Acts of 1985 concerning the Charter of the City of Germantown. The bill stipulates that the Mayor must serve in a full-time capacity, dedicating their full attention to the duties of the office. The salary for the Mayor will be determined by lawful ordinance set by the Board of Mayor and Aldermen, overriding previous provisions in Section 4.03 of the Charter.

Additionally, the bill requires that its enactment is contingent upon approval by a majority of qualified voters in Germantown during an election scheduled for the first Tuesday of May 2026, or August 6, 2026, if a primary election is not held on the earlier date. The election will include a ballot that presents the new provisions, and the results will be certified by the county election commissioners. The bill will not take effect until the results of this binding referendum are counted and certified.