This bill amends the General Law Village Act by adding a new section (Sec. 4a) that establishes attendance requirements for village council members. If a council member is absent from more than 50% of regular meetings within a 12-month period, they may be removed from office for willful neglect of duty. The bill outlines specific conditions under which absences will not count against a member, including military service, temporary medical conditions with proper documentation, or extraordinary circumstances determined by a majority vote of the council.

Additionally, the village clerk is tasked with confirming the receipt of documentation for absences and providing written notice to members who have been absent from 40% or more of meetings. If a member is subject to removal due to excessive absences, the clerk must submit charges for willful neglect of duty. The bill also clarifies definitions for "military service" and "regular meeting" as they pertain to the new attendance requirements.

Statutes affected:
House Introduced Bill: 61.1, 74.25