The bill titled "An Act relative to the implementation of elements of the charter for the city known as the town of Amherst" seeks to authorize the Town of Amherst to implement ranked choice voting specifically for its municipal elections. It establishes definitions for key terms related to ranked choice voting, such as "continuing candidate," "exhausted ballot," and "surplus," among others. The bill outlines the procedures for preparing ranked choice voting ballots, ensuring they comply with state law while allowing voters to rank candidates according to their preferences.

Additionally, the bill details the process for tabulating votes in ranked choice elections, including how to handle surplus votes and the elimination of candidates with the lowest vote counts. It mandates that the Town Clerk, with oversight from the Board of Registrars, will determine valid ballots and establish tiebreaking methods. The bill also includes a provision that if any part is deemed unconstitutional, the remaining sections will still be effective. The act is set to take effect immediately upon approval but will only apply to municipal elections occurring 120 days after enactment.