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NC H427

Bill

Status

Passed

6/20/2013

Primary Sponsor

Jeffrey Collins

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Origin

House of Representatives

2013-2014 Session

AI Summary

  • Repeals Chapter 44 of the 1961 Session Laws.

  • Amends the Charter of the Town of Middlesex to extend the mayor's term from two years to four years, with elections held in 2013 and quadrennially thereafter.

  • Changes municipal election structure to elect two commissioners for four-year terms in 2013 and quadrennially thereafter, and three commissioners for four-year terms in 2015 and quadrennially thereafter.

  • Requires the Town Attorney of Middlesex to submit the act to the U.S. Attorney General for preclearance under Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 within 30 days, or the North Carolina Attorney General shall submit it if not done.

  • Effective upon becoming law, ratified June 20, 2013.

Legislative Description

Middlesex/Extend Mayor's Term to Four Years

Last Action

Ch. SL 2013-177

6/20/2013

Committee Referrals

State and Local Government4/24/2013
Government3/27/2013

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