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

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, overriding any contrary charter provisions. This amendment aims to standardize the timing of when city officers officially begin their duties and ensure that the certification process is completed before new officials assume their roles.

Statutes affected:
House Introduced Bill: 117.1, 117.38
As Passed by the House: 117.1, 117.38