House Bill 1428 amends various sections of Chapter 7 of the Private Acts of 1999, which governs the City of Milan. Key changes include extending the time frame for the board of Mayor and Aldermen to appoint a qualified person to fill a vacancy for an Alderman's office from thirty days to sixty days. Additionally, the bill allows for temporary appointments to the offices of City Attorney or City Judge during instances of sickness or absence, and it clarifies the Mayor's authority to execute contracts not exceeding $10,000 without Board approval, provided they are within the budget.
Further amendments involve the removal of certain language regarding the City Recorder, the deletion of Section 22, and the establishment of new provisions for the sale of surplus property, which now requires Board approval for items valued over $2,500 or any real property. The bill also stipulates that disbursements must be authorized by specific city officials. Importantly, the act will not affect the terms of any current officeholders and requires a two-thirds vote from the legislative body of the City of Milan for approval.