SB 327 Summary

• Amends the Town of Elsmere's charter to replace sections 901-908 of Article IX (Nominations and Elections) with updated election procedures.

• Establishes regular municipal elections on the last Saturday in April 2011 and biennially thereafter, with the Town Council setting polling hours and designating polling places.

• Requires three Election Officers (one Inspector and two Judges) and two clerks at each polling place, with the Inspector serving as chief election officer and determining all challenges.

• Sets voter eligibility requirements: must be 18 years old, U.S. citizen, domiciled in Elsmere, and registered with the Department of Elections for New Castle County; requires proof of identity and address.

• Permits absentee voting for qualified electors due to military service, public service, illness, disability, vacation, religious observance, or unavoidable absence.

• Establishes candidate eligibility: Mayor candidates must be at least 30 years old with 3 years residency; Councilperson candidates must be at least 21 years old with 1 year residency and reside in their district; neither may have felony convictions.