Bill > HB25

This bill amends the charter of the Town of Millsboro in three key areas. First, it establishes three municipal election districts with specific geographical boundaries (north and south of Route 113, and east and west of Main Street) and mandates that the Town Council must adjust these district boundaries using the 2020 census data by January 1, 2026, and then every two federal census cycles thereafter. The district boundaries must be contiguous and as equal in population as possible. Second, the bill changes the process for filling Town Council vacancies, creating a two-tier approach: for vacancies with less than one year remaining, the Town Council will appoint a replacement, and for vacancies with more than one year remaining, a special election will be held, with the Town Council appointing a replacement if no qualified candidates file. Finally, the bill clarifies the role of the Town Secretary, specifying that this position will be filled by a Town Council member and outlining specific responsibilities, including recording executive session minutes, signing resolutions and ordinances, and coordinating with the Town Clerk on meeting documentation.

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https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141712