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NC S265

Bill

Status

Passed

6/16/2023

Primary Sponsor

Timothy Moffitt

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Origin

Senate

2023-2024 Session

AI Summary

  • Shift regular municipal elections in Henderson, Polk, and Rutherford counties from odd-numbered years to even-numbered years, aligning with general elections beginning in 2024.

  • Extend the mayor's term in the Town of Tryon from two years to four years, and change all elected officers in the Town of Ruth from two-year to four-year terms.

  • Convert staggered council/commissioner terms in affected municipalities to four-year terms with elections held quadrennially, with specific candidates elected in alternating even-numbered years (2024, 2026, etc.).

  • Transition all Polk County Board of Commissioners members to four-year terms beginning after the 2024 general election, with three members elected in 2024 and every four years thereafter, and two members elected in 2026 and every four years thereafter.

  • Skip all municipal elections in 2023 and extend current terms by one year for affected officials to synchronize election schedules.

Legislative Description

Increase Municipal Election Participation Act

Charters; City Councils; Counties; County Commissioners; Elections; Local; Local Government; Mayors; Membership; Municipalities;

Last Action

Ch. SL 2023-44

6/16/2023

Committee Referrals

Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House5/23/2023
Local Government5/22/2023
Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House4/6/2023
Rules and Operations of the Senate3/29/2023
Redistricting and Elections3/13/2023
Rules and Operations of the Senate3/13/2023

Full Bill Text

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