This bill pertains specifically to the City of Scottsboro in Jackson County and aims to extend the terms of office for the Mayor, City Council members, and members of the Scottsboro City Board of Education. The bill proposes that the terms of office for City Council members set to expire in 2026 and 2028 be extended by one year, resulting in new expiration dates of 2027 and 2029, respectively. Additionally, the terms for members of the Scottsboro City Board of Education expiring in 2026 will also be extended to 2027, while those expiring in 2028 or 2030 will be extended to 2029 or 2031, respectively. The successors for these positions will be elected during the general municipal elections scheduled for the fourth Tuesday in August of the respective years.
Furthermore, the bill introduces a provision for a run-off election if no candidate receives a majority of votes in the regular municipal election, which would take place on the fourth Tuesday following the regular election. The bill also includes a clause that repeals any conflicting laws and establishes an effective date of June 1, 2025, for the new provisions. Overall, the bill modifies the election schedule and term lengths for local government officials in Scottsboro to streamline the electoral process.