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DE HB34

Bill

Status

Passed

6/30/2021

Primary Sponsor

Daniel Short

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Origin

House of Representatives

151st General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Allow City Council to post candidate lists at five (5) public places in the City (including City Hall) as an alternative to newspaper publication for notifying the public of candidates for Mayor and City Council.

  • Implement State of Delaware Department of Elections voter registration system for residents effective with the 2022 municipal election, while continuing to maintain a "Book of Registered Voters" only for non-resident property owners.

  • Require Mayor to submit three (3) individuals for the Board of Elections and five (5) individuals for Election Officers to City Council for approval, conforming titles to Chapter 75 of Title 15 of the Delaware Code.

  • Change the month in which elected officials are sworn in and the Vice Mayor is elected from March to May on the Second Tuesday of that month.

  • Remove the requirement to make appointments of non-elected City officials during a specific annual meeting, allowing appointments to occur at any time deemed appropriate by City Council.

Legislative Description

An Act To Amend The Charter Of The City Of Seaford Relating To Elections, Registration Of Voters, Appointments Of Non-elected Officials, And Month Elected Officials Are Sworn In.

Last Action

Signed by Governor

6/30/2021

Committee Referrals

Elections & Government Affairs3/12/2021
Administration12/18/2020

Full Bill Text

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