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This bill makes several changes to local elections and governance for specific municipalities and counties in North Carolina. For the Town of Kittrell, it extends the terms of the mayor and three commissioners from two to four years. For the Asheboro City Board of Education, the bill reduces the number of board members from 11 to seven, changes the election process to be partisan and held in even-numbered years, and establishes a staggered four-year term structure. The Anson County Board of Commissioners will now consist of seven members elected from single-member residency districts, with candidates required to live in the district they seek to represent. For Caswell County, vacancies on the Board of Commissioners will now be filled according to a specific state statute. Regarding Scotland County, the bill removes a mandatory school funding floor and gives the County Board of Commissioners discretion in adopting the school budget for fiscal year 2025-2026, with subsequent years following standard budget procedures. The bill also makes several technical changes to naming conventions and administrative procedures for various local government entities. Most provisions become effective either immediately or in December 2026, with specific election and implementation details outlined for each change.

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https://www.ncleg.gov/BillLookUp/2025/H58