The bill amends the General Law Village Act by updating several provisions related to the terms and election processes for village officials. Specifically, it changes the start date for the terms of the president, clerk, and treasurer from November 20 to December 1 following their election and qualification. Additionally, it modifies the election requirements for village trustees, stipulating that three trustees must be elected for a four-year term unless an ordinance allows for all six trustees to be elected for a two-year term. The language also emphasizes that vacancies in elective offices must be filled by appointment from the council, and outlines the process for calling special elections in the event of a significant reduction in council membership.

Furthermore, the bill introduces new provisions regarding the filling of vacancies, including a requirement for a petition from 10% of qualified voters to trigger a special election. It also specifies that if all officers and trustees of a village die or move away, the township clerk must call a special election upon petition. The bill mandates that expenses for such elections must be covered by the village and clarifies that individuals elected to fill vacancies cannot take the oath of office until election results are certified. Overall, these amendments aim to streamline the election process and clarify the responsibilities of village officials in Michigan.

Statutes affected:
Senate Introduced Bill: 62.4