Senate Bill 2713, also known as House Bill 2654, proposes significant amendments to the charter of the Town of Sardis, as established in Chapter 833 of the Private Acts of 1949. The bill includes the deletion of Subsection (20) in SECTION 3 and replaces several sections, notably SECTION 5, which redefines the governing body as the Mayor and Board of Aldermen, consisting of a Mayor and five Aldermen. These officials must be at least 21 years old and have resided in the town for a minimum of one year. The bill also outlines procedures for filling vacancies, setting salaries, and specifies that the Mayor's voting rights are limited to tie-breaking situations.

Further changes involve restructuring the Recorder's duties and the budgetary process, as detailed in new SECTION 11 and SECTION 13. The election process for the Mayor and Aldermen is established, with the first election set for August 2026, allowing both residents and certain property owners outside the town limits to vote. The bill grants the Mayor and Board of Aldermen authority over employee management and emphasizes the town's powers to ensure the welfare of its inhabitants. Additionally, it deletes SECTION 17 and replaces it with new language that provides the Town of Sardis with comprehensive powers to promote the safety and welfare of its residents, stating that the enumeration of specific powers is not exclusive. The act will take effect only upon a two-thirds approval from the legislative body of the Town of Sardis.