The Senate on Friday passed the Municipal Validation Amendment Bill.
It removes the final hurdle for Portmore’s Acting Mayor, Leon Thomas, to remain in the position, until the next Local Government election.
But the Bill was challenged by Opposition Senators who said the amendments were unconstitutional.
The Bill, will among other things, validate official duties carried out by Thomas who has been acting Mayor since the death of George Lee in December.
The debate became contentious and the Government side used its majority to facilitate the passage of the Bill while the seven Opposition members voted against it.
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Municipal Validation Amendment Bill passed by Senate
