Sardis - Subject to local approval, removes archaic references to debtor's prisons, city marshal, the original members of the board of mayor and aldermen, and city recorder authority; sets salaries of board members by ordinance rather than by charter; authorizes the board to set meeting dates by ordinance rather than by charter, increases terms of the mayor and aldermen from two to four years; and removes certain residency requirements for legal qualified voters who live within the municipality. - Amends Chapter 833 of the Private Acts of 1949; as amended.

This bill updates the town charter for Sardis, Tennessee, to modernize its governing structure by removing outdated references to historical roles and requirements. It changes how local officials are compensated and set meeting schedules, allowing the Mayor and Board of Aldermen to establish these details through local ordinances rather than fixed state rules. The legislation also extends the terms of the mayor and aldermen from two to four years and adjusts residency requirements for voters living within the municipality. Additionally, it clarifies the authority of the Recorder and expands the board's power to manage municipal employees and set their salaries.