This bill amends the Second Class Township Code regarding the process for filling vacancies in township offices. It introduces new provisions that clarify the responsibilities of the board of supervisors and the vacancy board when a vacancy occurs. Specifically, if the board of supervisors fails to fill a vacancy within thirty days, the vacancy board must do so within an additional fifteen days. The vacancy board will consist of the board of supervisors and an appointed registered elector, who will serve as chairperson but cannot vote for themselves. Additionally, the bill allows the board of supervisors to convene the vacancy board at any time after a vacancy occurs if they are unable to fill it.

The bill also outlines the procedures for petitioning the court of common pleas to fill vacancies if the vacancy board cannot do so within the specified timeframe. Notably, if a majority of seats on the board of supervisors are vacant, the court will fill those vacancies upon receiving a petition from the remaining supervisors or a specified number of registered electors. The bill further clarifies that a resignation that leaves the board without a majority will create a vacancy effective on the date specified in the resignation or, if no date is specified, on the second business day after the resignation is tendered. This legislation aims to ensure a more efficient and clear process for managing vacancies in township governance.