The proposed bill, if enacted, would amend current statutes regarding the filling of vacancies on municipal councils. Under the existing law, a council must fill a vacancy by appointment until the next regularly scheduled council election if the vacancy occurs more than thirty days before the nomination petition deadline. The bill would introduce a new requirement that mandates councils to fill such vacancies within sixty calendar days after receiving notice of the vacancy, unless no candidate meets the qualifications established in section 9-232. This change aims to expedite the appointment process for council vacancies.

Additionally, the bill would make technical and conforming changes to the existing language, including the removal of certain phrases and the clarification of the applicability of the statute to charter cities. The current provision that allows for appointments to be made for the unexpired term would remain unchanged, but the new language would ensure that councils are held to a stricter timeline for filling vacancies, thereby enhancing the efficiency of municipal governance.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 9-235
House Engrossed Version: 9-235