This bill amends various sections of the Municipal Code to clarify the governing law for municipalities operating under a mayor-council form of government. Key provisions include establishing procedures for filling vacancies in the mayor's office and on the governing body, specifying the mayor's authority and duties, and outlining the process for appointing officials. Notably, the bill mandates that appointed members of a governing body are not subject to merit-system ordinances and requires members to recuse themselves from voting in cases of true or perceived conflicts of interest. Additionally, it removes the previous requirement that special elections must occur within ninety days of adopting an ordinance to change the number of governing body members.

The bill also codifies the lack of authority of the mayor and governing body over judicial branch affairs and requires organizational meetings after elections. It clarifies the mayor's role as the presiding officer of the governing body, including limitations on voting and quorum requirements. Furthermore, it amends the powers and duties of the governing body and the commission in a commission-manager form of government, ensuring that the governing body retains control over municipal finances and property while also allowing for the appointment of temporary employees as needed.

Statutes affected:
introduced version: 3-11-1, 3-11-2, 3-11-3, 3-11-4, 3-11-5, 3-11-6, 3-11-7, 3-12-1, 3-12-2, 3-12-2.1, 3-12-3, 3-14-12
Final Version: 3-11-1, 3-11-2, 3-11-3, 3-11-4, 3-11-5, 3-11-6, 3-11-7, 3-12-1, 3-12-2, 3-12-2.1, 3-12-3, 3-14-12