House Bill 335 amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 6-20-110, specifically addressing the process for filling commissioner vacancies. The bill replaces the existing subsection (b) with new provisions that stipulate if a vacancy is not filled within ninety days, the mayor (or city manager or city recorder, if the mayor's position is also vacant) must notify the county election commission within five business days after the ninety-day period. Additionally, the remaining board members can opt to fill the vacancy through a special election by a two-thirds vote at any time before the ninety days elapse.

The bill also mandates that if a special election is called, it must coincide with the next general or city election, provided that such an election is scheduled to occur between seventy-five and one hundred twenty days from the notification of the vacancy. This change aims to streamline the process of filling vacancies and ensure timely elections to maintain governance continuity. The act will take effect upon becoming law.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 6-20-110(b), 6-20-110