Makes the following changes to Sections 4 and 5 of the Town Charter of Belville (SL 1977-84). Directs that regular municipal elections be conducted in even-numbered (was odd-numbered) years. Extends the mayor’s term from two to four years. Removes outdated language and makes technical and clarifying changes.
Specifies that regular municipal elections will not be held in Belville in 2027. Extends the terms of the mayor and commissioners whose terms are set to expire in 2027 and 2029 by one year. Restarts regular municipal elections in 2028, to take place biennially in even-numbered years. Instructs that the mayor will begin to be elected for four-year terms starting in 2028.
Effective when the act becomes law, and applies to elections held on or after that date.