The bill amends 17 V.S.A. 2680 regarding the Australian ballot system for municipal elections in Vermont. It allows municipalities to elect "any or all" officers using this system, and once a municipality adopts this method, the officers will continue to be elected in this manner until a vote is held to discontinue it. The bill also specifies the format for voting on whether to use the Australian ballot system, providing two clear options for municipalities to choose from.

Additionally, the bill ensures the validity of municipal elections held in 2025, stating that any failure to comply with the new procedures or previous provisions will not invalidate the election of municipal officers. It protects municipalities that previously voted to elect some, but not all, officers from challenges based on non-compliance with the act. The act is set to take effect upon passage.

Statutes affected:
As Introduced: 17-2680
As Passed By the House -- Official: 17-2680
As Passed By the House -- Unofficial: 17-2680
As Passed by Both House and Senate -- Official: 17-2680
As Passed by Both House and Senate -- Unofficial: 17-2680
As Enacted: 17-2680