Bill > H6

This bill modifies municipal election procedures for several towns in Pamlico County, North Carolina, including Grantsboro, Minnesott Beach, Oriental, Vandemere, Alliance, Arapahoe, Bayboro, Mesic, and Stonewall. The key changes include moving regular municipal elections from odd-numbered years to even-numbered years, aligning them with the general election cycle. For each town, the bill specifies that elections will now be held during the general election in even-numbered years, with candidates being elected on a nonpartisan plurality basis. To facilitate this transition, the bill extends the current terms of office by one year and skips elections in specific years (such as 2025 or 2027, depending on the town). Future elections will typically involve electing a mayor and town commissioners to two-year terms, with results determined according to North Carolina General Statute 163-292. The elections will be conducted in accordance with uniform municipal election laws in Chapter 163 of the General Statutes. The act becomes effective immediately upon becoming law and applies to elections held on or after that date, representing a standardized approach to municipal elections across these Pamlico County towns.

Government Affairs

https://www.ncleg.gov/BillLookUp/2025/H6