The bill amends the General Law Village Act by updating several provisions regarding 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 language regarding the election of village trustees, specifying 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 bill also clarifies that vacancies in elective offices must be filled by appointment from the council, and outlines the process for calling special elections to fill trustee vacancies.

Furthermore, the bill introduces new provisions regarding the election process in the event that all officers and trustees of a village are unable to serve. It allows the township clerk to call a special election for filling these vacancies upon petition from 10% of the qualified voters. The bill also stipulates that expenses for such elections must be covered by the village and includes a requirement 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 and appointment processes for village officials while ensuring continuity in governance.