Bill H.506, introduced by Representative Waters Evans, seeks to approve the adoption of the charter for the Town of Charlotte, which was approved by voters on March 4, 2025. The bill establishes that the Town will continue to exist as a municipal corporation and outlines the powers and responsibilities of the local government, including the authority to enact ordinances and impose penalties for violations. It also specifies that all state statutes relating to municipalities will apply to the Town unless modified by the charter.
Additionally, the bill mandates that any approval, amendment, or repeal of Town bylaws must be conducted through a vote by the Town's residents at a specially warned meeting. The charter includes provisions for the routine adoption of land use bylaws and ensures that if any part of the charter is deemed invalid, the remaining provisions will still stand. The act is set to take effect upon passage.