NC H1019

Modifies retirement eligibility for the Principal Clerk of the House of Representatives by imposing nine specific conditions that must be completed before retirement is permitted, notwithstanding Chapter 135 of the General Statutes.

Requires the Principal Clerk to have worked in the office since 1977, been elected to the position in 1993 and reelected each biennium, and presided over the House chamber until leadership elections.

Mandates service in leadership roles with the American Society of Legislative Clerks and Secretaries, including president, secretary-treasurer, and executive committee membership, plus hosting professional development seminars.

Requires service on the Mason's Manual Commission as vice-chair and on the National Conference of State Legislature's Legislative Staff Coordinating Committee as president.

Specifies that the Principal Clerk must have served in that position for at least 50 years before becoming eligible to retire; the act becomes effective upon passage and expires once all nine conditions are met.