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Subcommittee reports Norfolk charter amendment to exempt deputy fire chief from classified service
Summary
CCNT Subcommittee 1 unanimously reported HB 1696, a Norfolk-sponsored charter change to exempt the deputy fire chief position from the city's classified service. City representatives confirmed the change was approved by Norfolk City Council.
Delegate Alex Askew presented HB 16 96, a Norfolk charter amendment requested by the city that would exempt the deputy fire chief position from Norfolk’s classified service, aligning that position with deputy police chiefs.
Bridal Pennington, representing the City of Norfolk, testified in support. When asked whether the change had City Council approval, a city representative told the committee the legislative package including this amendment "was passed on December 10 by council resolution and it included this specific change."
Committee members had no further questions. The clerk announced the bill "reports unanimously." The committee did not record a numeric roll-call tally in the transcript.
Why it matters: The change affects the employment classification of a senior fire-rescue position within Norfolk’s municipal charter and aligns the deputy fire chief’s status with other deputy chief positions in the city.
What’s next: HB 16 96 was reported from subcommittee unanimously and will continue through the legislative process.
