IA HF157

Restricts the ability of city electors to petition for a special election to fill a vacant elective city office, allowing petitions only when the remaining unexpired term is at least one year

Requires city councils to publish notice stating their intent to fill a vacancy by appointment, informing electors of their right to petition for a special election (subject to the one-year term requirement)

Establishes a 14-day window after publication of notice or after appointment for electors to file a petition requesting a special election

Makes any council appointment temporary if a valid petition is filed within the deadline, requiring the council to then call a special election to permanently fill the vacancy