This bill amends Title 8 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes regarding the process for filling vacancies in elective borough offices. It establishes that a vacancy will not be created by a resignation until it is accepted by a majority vote of the council or the effective date of the resignation, whichever is later. Additionally, if the council fails to fill a vacancy within 30 days, a vacancy board will be convened to fill the position within 15 days. The vacancy board will consist of council members, excluding the mayor, and one registered elector appointed by the council, who will act as the chair. The chair cannot vote for themselves to fill the vacancy.

The bill also introduces provisions for a general vacancy petition, allowing the court of common pleas to fill vacancies if more than a majority of council offices are vacant, upon presentation of a petition signed by at least 15 registered electors or remaining council members. It clarifies that a resignation that prevents a majority of council members from acting will create a vacancy on the specified date in the resignation or, if unspecified, two business days after it is tendered. The act will take effect 60 days after its passage.

Statutes/Laws affected:
Printer's No. 939 (Jun 10, 2025): 8-901