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 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 filling vacancies in the council itself.

Furthermore, the bill introduces new provisions regarding the handling of vacancies, including the requirement for a special election if the council's membership falls below a quorum due to various reasons, such as removal or death. It specifies that a petition from 10% of qualified voters is necessary to trigger this special election. The bill also clarifies that if all officers and trustees of a village die or move away, the township clerk must call a special election upon petition. Lastly, it mandates that an individual elected to fill a vacancy cannot take the oath of office until the election results are certified by the appropriate board of canvassers.

Statutes affected:
House Introduced Bill: 62.4