House Bill 2654, also known as Senate Bill 2713, amends the charter of the Town of Sardis by making several significant changes to its governance structure. The bill replaces Subsection (20) in SECTION 3, deletes SECTION 5 and substitutes it with a new provision that outlines the composition and responsibilities of the governing body, which consists of a Mayor and five Aldermen. It establishes qualifications for these officials, including age and residency requirements, and details the process for filling vacancies. Additionally, it specifies that the Mayor can only vote in case of a tie and mandates regular monthly meetings of the governing body.

Further amendments include the replacement of SECTION 11, which outlines the duties and powers of the Recorder, and the deletion and substitution of several other sections that clarify the appointment and management of municipal employees, the election process for the Mayor and Aldermen, and the powers of the Town. Notably, the bill stipulates that the first election for the newly defined positions will occur on the first Thursday in August 2026, with subsequent elections every four years. The bill requires a two-thirds vote from the legislative body of the Town of Sardis for it to take effect, emphasizing the need for local approval of these changes.