Senate Bill 1450, also known as House Bill 1428, proposes several amendments to 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 30 days to 60 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 modifies the authority of the Mayor regarding contract execution, allowing the Mayor to execute contracts under $10,000 without Board approval, provided they are within the budget.
Other amendments involve the removal of certain sections and language, such as the deletion of the City Recorder from specific duties and the repeal of Section 22 entirely. The bill also establishes that the Mayor may sell surplus property valued over $2,500 or any real property only with Board approval. Disbursements will now require authorization from the Mayor, City Treasurer, Vice-Mayor, or their designees. Importantly, the bill ensures that no current officeholder will be removed or have their term abridged as a result of these changes, and it requires a two-thirds vote from the City of Milan's legislative body for the bill to take effect.