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DE HB25

Bill

Status

Passed

5/7/2025

Primary Sponsor

Richard Collins

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Origin

House of Representatives

153rd General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Requires the Town of Millsboro to redistrict its 3 municipal election districts using 2020 federal census data by January 1, 2026, and within 2 years following each subsequent federal decennial census, ensuring districts are contiguous and nearly equal in population

  • Changes vacancy procedures for Town Council: vacancies with less than 1 year remaining are filled by Council appointment, while vacancies with more than 1 year remaining require a special election held within 30-90 days

  • Allows Town Council to appoint someone to fill a vacancy if no qualified candidates file to run in a required special election

  • Specifies that the Town Secretary must be selected from members of the Town Council rather than being a separate position

  • Redefines Secretary duties to include recording executive session minutes, signing adopted resolutions and ordinances, and coordinating with the Town Clerk on meeting minutes

Legislative Description

An Act To Amend The Charter Of The Town Of Millsboro Relating To Town Of Millsboro Election Districts, Vacancies, And The Town Secretary.

Last Action

Signed by Governor

5/7/2025

Committee Referrals

Elections & Government Affairs1/23/2025
Administration12/19/2024

Full Bill Text

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