The bill amends the Home Rule City Act by adding a new section, 3c, which establishes specific commencement dates for the terms of city officers elected after December 31, 2024. According to the new provision, these terms must begin at 12 noon on the first day of the month following the officer's election, overriding any conflicting charter provisions. Additionally, if a city's charter allows for terms to start before this date, the terms of all city officers elected after the specified date will still commence at noon on the first day of the following month.

Furthermore, the bill stipulates that individuals elected to fill a vacancy cannot take the oath of office until the election results have been certified by the appropriate board of canvassers, again disregarding any contrary charter provisions. This amendment aims to standardize the start of terms for city officers and ensure proper certification of election results before assuming office.

Statutes affected:
House Introduced Bill: 117.1, 117.38