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DE HB84
Bill
Status
6/15/2021
Primary Sponsor
Ronald Gray
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AI Summary
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Reduces Town Council from seven members to a five-member body composed of a Mayor and four Council members, with at least three members required to be residents of the Town.
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Changes municipal election date to the second Saturday in May from 9am-3pm and requires candidates to file notices of candidacy at least 45 days before the election.
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Modifies voter qualifications to include property owners (90 consecutive days) and residents (30 days prior residency), with a limit of eight votes per property.
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Establishes a three-member Board of Elections appointed by Town Council, with members required to be qualified voters and prohibited from being elected officials or their immediate family members.
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Implements term limits restricting the Mayor to three consecutive terms and requires at least four of seven Council members to be residents throughout their terms.
Legislative Description
An Act To Amend The Charter Of The Town Of South Bethany Relating To Town Council, Municipal Elections, And Organization Of Town Council.
Last Action
Signed by Governor
6/15/2021