This bill amends the Home Rule Village Act by adding a new section, 24e, which establishes specific commencement dates for the terms of village officers elected after December 31, 2024. According to the new provisions, these terms will not begin until 12 noon on December 1 following the election, regardless of any conflicting charter provisions. Additionally, if a village's charter allows for terms to start before December 1, the terms for officers elected after the specified date will still commence at noon on December 1.

Furthermore, the bill stipulates that individuals elected to fill a vacancy will not be able to take the oath of office until the election results have been certified by the appropriate board of canvassers, overriding any contrary charter provisions. This change aims to standardize the timing of when elected officials assume their roles and ensure that the certification process is completed before new officers take office.

Statutes affected:
House Introduced Bill: 78.1, 78.28
As Passed by the House: 78.1, 78.28