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 after their election and qualification. Additionally, it modifies the language regarding the election of village trustees, specifying that they must be elected for a term of four years unless an ordinance allows 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 if the council's membership falls below a quorum.

Furthermore, the bill introduces new provisions regarding the election process when all village officers and trustees have vacated their positions. It allows the township clerk to call a special election upon petition from 10% of the village's qualified voters, ensuring that the election is conducted in accordance with established election laws. 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 the election results are certified.

Statutes affected:
House Introduced Bill: 62.4
As Passed by the House: 62.4