Bill > SB1131

This bill amends the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes to further provide for filling vacancies in elective borough offices. The key provisions include: 1. Requiring council to fill a vacancy within 30 days by appointing a registered elector to hold the office until the next municipal election, with exceptions for residency requirements. 2. Establishing a vacancy board to fill a vacancy if council fails to do so within 30 days, with the board consisting of council members (excluding the mayor) and a chair appointed by council. 3. Allowing the vacancy board chair or remaining members to petition the court to fill the vacancy if the board fails to do so within 15 days, or if the chair's position is vacant and the remaining members cannot act. 4. Allowing the court to fill vacancies if they exist in more than a majority of council offices, upon petition by registered electors or the remaining council members. 5. Providing that a resignation is not effective until accepted by council or after 45 days if not accepted.