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DE SB41
Bill
Status
6/3/2021
Primary Sponsor
Brian Pettyjohn
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AI Summary
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Moves the deadline for filing Statements of Candidacy from the fourth Friday in April to the third Friday in April for candidates seeking Town Council positions in Georgetown
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Replaces newspaper publication requirements for election notices with mandatory posting on the Town's website, while maintaining physical posting requirements at Town Hall and one other public location
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Reduces the Board of Elections from a flexible 3 or 5 person panel to a fixed 3-person board, with members required to be qualified voters who are not elected officials, candidates, or immediate family members thereof
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Changes tie vote resolution from a decision by the Board of Elections to a mandatory special election held within 30 days, with voter registration remaining closed until after the special election
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Requires candidates to file a Certificate of Intention or Statement of Organization with the State Election Commissioner within 7 calendar days of declaring candidacy
Legislative Description
An Act To Amend The Charter Of The Town Of Georgetown Relating To Elections.
Last Action
Signed by Governor
6/3/2021